For the Men : Flasks

Stainless Steel flask 6oz complete with black presentation box.

While many of the ancient designs certainly had some spiritually significant meaning, these have been lost to the ages. The continual looping of the designs suggests themes of eternity and interconnectedness, and knots may have been at one time to foil evil spirits. Interwoven figures of people and animals may have represented the interdependent natures of life-two or more knots laced together symbolize lovers, hunters and their prey, God and man, etc. Some knots were used as magical talismans for protection.

Stainless Steel flask 6oz complete with black presentation box.

How, you may ask, did such a thorny flower become a National Emblem? Well, so the story goes, a very long time ago when Scotland was ravaged by Viking invaders, a group of Scottish fighting men were resting overnight in a field. Unknown to them, a raiding party was preparing to attack this group of Scots, under cover of darkness. As the attacking Vikings approached the encamped Scots, they stood on a patch of Thistles with their bare feet and, of course, let out cries of pain as the thorns dug deep into the soles and toes. The Scots, Having been awakened by this rammy, were able to fight off the attackers. So, from that day, the Thistle has been adopted as Scotland’s National Emblem.

Small 1 ounce pen flask made from Pewter with screw cap. A very small and ideal flask for transport, for the sneaky quick tipple.

Welsh Dragon Engraved 6ounce Flask. All Handmade from Pewter, makes a lovely present.

Stainless Steel flask 6oz complete with black presentation box.

The crest of three ostrich plumes and the motto of “Ich Dien” meaning “I serve” were adopted by the Black Prince at the Battle of Crecy. The feathers and the motto were suggested by the decorations of the King of Bohemia who led the cavalry charges against the English.