Civil War flask

See Civil War Collectors Encyclopedia P.112 for an identical example carried at Antietam. Aside from stress of combat, tooth decay was very common at the time and a large proportion of the male population carried whiskey in flasks to deaden the pain 6” height with heavy glass body mounted with a pewter neck and screw off cap (cork liner intact). The shoulders encased in stitched leather (minor damages), and the bottom as a removable pewter cup. 1860's This is from my Father's antique collection. Measurements height -17cm/6.7" ✅smoke free home ✅pet friendly home ✅recycled packing materials ✅ Retro Collectible Vintage Antique NO Poshmark account? NO PROBLEM!! Create an account today and use my code ATGRANNYSCLOSET to save C$15 off your first purchase! 🤩 Boho, Magpie, Vibrant, Tie Dye, Recycle, Reclaim, Upcycle, Ecologically Friendly, Eco, Sustainable, Treehugger, Environmentalist, Organic, Ethically Sourced, Victorian, Edwardian, Elizabethan, Fine Art, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Mid Century Modern, Equestrian 1800-1899