1877 Silver Mounted Saddle Flask by George Unite in Leather Case - Flask167 may24 The "cannons" of the jointed

The "cannons" of the jointed mouthpiece are solid steel and much heavier than similar hollow examplesThe surfaces of the mouthpiece that would touch the tongue have incised grooves

including an intriguing section on "Points of Camel"

There is a fold out map inside its back cover

Internal width 6cm (2¼")

Cheek length 6¾" (17

1877 Silver Mounted Saddle Flask by George Unite in Leather Case - Flask167 may24 The "cannons" of the jointedThis conical flask has a silver bayonet or captured cap which is hallmarked Birmingham 1877. It is also stamped "GU" (George Unite). There is a small dent in the top of the cap and it is engraved "C. B. C." The dark mahogany coloured case has a good patina. The girth strap has been extended the stitching is very fine, so this was probably done in the late 19th early 20th century. It is attached so that the flask will sit on the near side of the