Antique Saddle or Hunting Flask in Leather Case - Flask264 sept24 There are also short bars

There are also short bars - possibly to stop it being pulled through the mouth

The Cavendish coat of arms and a spear are shown in the left upper part

This is an old Indian steel bit with a dark patina

This severe mouthpiece with its high port and ring that acts as a curb is also known as a "Mameluke" bit

it was much used

Antique Saddle or Hunting Flask in Leather Case - Flask264 sept24 There are also short barsThis conical flask has a silver plated bayonet or captured cap. The flask is handblown heavy crystal The dark mahogany coloured case has a very good patina. There are a couple of small gouges in the leather on the horse side of the case 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.