Civil War Era Wicker Covered Whiskey Flask rustic carving Nice and weighty

Nice and weighty

I would guess this painting dates to the the 1910s or so

and in good condition

Those little front paws and oh

Civil War Era Wicker Covered Whiskey Flask rustic carving Nice and weightyI found a precise match of this wicker covered flask same exact wicker, weave style and details, and same thick blown glass listed by a Civil War expert, who also points to one in the Gettysburg Museum collection. While I can't say for sure this one saw battle, I am confident it is of the proper age, and know that these flasks were very popular with soldiers, as they were small enough to easily be conceal in a jacket pocket or haversack. It would