— Article écrit par Fred le 04/02/2017 —
This funny bird is a long time companion of us. We bought it ages ago in our home town, Ghent. It's a drinking flask, in which one could transport some brandy for his personal comfort during longer walks or hunting parties in wintertime.
Snow and cold wears one down and than a sip from the flask will brighten the spirits and lift up the moods. On these walks it was not uncommon to meet some acquaintance, than all of a sudden the flask becomes a partner in a merry gathering.
The leather was shaped in the form of a bird, the screw plug is made in horn. There is a seal painted on the belly, I believe to be a brand but unreadable.
The flask is painted in a superficial way yet not without artistry, to me the bird looks a little sad, maybe because he is out of use for such a long time? I think it could have been made any-where in eastern or northern Europe.
Where was this flask made ? I think it could have been made any-where in eastern or northern Europe. I did as we all do nowadays, I googled along but google avoided my questions by serving me obviously wrong answers. Google knows a lot but this time google was mute.
So the 50 pence question is there for you readers to ponder.
If you should have the answer to this enigma, or even the slightest hint that will help us forward, do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours As Always, Fred