Civil War Era Wicker Covered Whiskey Flask Shipibo pottery the oak wood box is

the oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends

The glass has a nice weight to it

and the creativity of the artist

it has an irregularly faceted form and interesting surface showing a mix of cream

) I am not certain the age but definitely fairly old--I'd guess early 1900s--and all appear to be addressed to Louise

Civil War Era Wicker Covered Whiskey Flask Shipibo pottery the oak wood box isI 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