Antique 1892 Silver Mounted Saddle or Hunting Flask - Flask257 Swaine The long slim flexible shaft

The long slim flexible shaft is covered in brown finely braided threadThe whip has a replacement lash at its end

A slightly egg-shaped ring hangs from the top of the port

The rowel turns freely and makes a ringing noise with the discs - such spurs are sometimes described as "Lorenas" for this reason

with their management in the stable and on the track

Antique 1892 Silver Mounted Saddle or Hunting Flask - Flask257 Swaine The long slim flexible shaftThis conical flask has a solid silver bayonet or captured cap. It is hallmarked London 1892, the silversmith's stamp is too rubbed to read. The top of the cap is engraved with a monogram "GB"The flask is handblown heavy crystal The dark tan coloured case has a good patina. The girth strap is attached so that the flask will sit on the near side of the saddle. This strap is faintly stamped with an Exeter saddler's name. The case closes with a billet