British Glass and Silver Riding Flask with Leather Case, Circa 1900-1930

This is a striking British horse riding flask, made of glass and silver. The traditional riding flask is presented with its original leather case. This flask case is engraved with the original owner's initials, J.L.M. The flask would have been used on fox hunts, most likely in the United Kingdom. Based on the style, the flask dates to 1900-1930. The conical glass flask with silver top is housed in a handsome tan leather case. Saddle flasks can be made from glass, heavy crystal, pewter, or can be silver or silver-plated. Once in the leather holder, they attach to the D rings at the front of the saddle. Their broad strap passes under the saddle flap & attaches to the girth straps. While port is still upheld as the traditional drink of the hunt, the contents of the fox hunter’s flask, a sanctioned piece of apparel, were sometimes replaced with wine, or whiskey. Whatever it takes to fortify the spirit and keep riders warm during a season that spans from early fall to the last days of w