This is an antique small stoneware salt-glazed spirit flask which measures 5 1/2 inches high x  3 1/2 inches wide and dates to around the 1850's.  This  spirit flask,  which could have been used either for whisky or gin,  has a flattened oval shaped  body and is two-tone in colour with  dark brown around the neck  shading to a lighter colour at the bottom.  The front is decorated with a raised  panel in relief in the centre  of  two figures  sitting drinking  at a table  and the back is  completely plain.  There is an attractive border of leaves and grapes  around the sides and top and bottom  of the spirit flask.  The condition is good with no cracks or repairs to be found and the colours are  bright and crisp with no scratches. There are no nicks or chips to the raised figures or to the border of grapes and leaves..  For accuracy in my description I will point out a small nick to the bottom edge of the spirit flask  at the back which does not detract in any way and I am sure the buyer can easily fill this in if required.  This antique small stoneware salt-glazed spirit flask decorated with figures and  leaves would make an ideal gift or a great addition to any collection.,