French sterling silver and cut glass liquor whiskey flask. The glass bottle is engraved intaglio rose garlands and ribbon bows adorn the cut glass bottle. Featuring a sterling silver conical lid, collar and removable drinking cup attached at the base. Decorated in relief with floral swags. The lid with cork lined interior. Hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark. In use from 1838, the mark depicts the goddess Minerva with a number 1 beside her to denote a silver content of .950/1000 silver (95% silver and a higher grade of finesse than the standard .925 for sterling). Bearing maker's marks for Parisian silversmiths Lagriffoul & Laval, active from 1899-1972, who commenced trade at 157 rue du Temple, Paris. Measures 5" height x 2 5/8" width x 1 3/8" deep. In overall good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use, there are a couple of scratches to the glass on the side near the shoulder, there is cloudiness inside the glass as shown.