Antique 1902 Silver Mounted Saddle or Hunting Flask - Flask263 sept24 The reverse of the mouthpiece

The reverse of the mouthpiece is ridged

This is a single spur

It is not hallmarked so it may be plated

and a chapter on reasons to buy a native pony by Golden Gorse ( an author active in the 1930s which possibly dates the book)

This style of decoration is characteristic of Chile and northern Argentina

Antique 1902 Silver Mounted Saddle or Hunting Flask - Flask263 sept24 The reverse of the mouthpieceThis conical flask has a solid silver bayonet or captured cap. It is hallmarked London 1902, The flask is handblown heavy crystal The mahogany coloured case has a good patina. The girth strap is attached so that the flask will sit on the near side of the saddle. The case closes with a billet fastening and it has its original top strap which attaches the flask to the D ring of the saddle. The top strap has a leather covered buckle Dimensions : Length