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CINCINNATI DEPOT CANTEEN

CINCINNATI DEPOT CANTEEN

Pattern 1858 smooth side canteen with tin spout as made by the Cincinnati Depot. The body of the canteen is in good condition overall. Both side show numerous minor dents from use. There is no cloth… (1256-14). Learn More »

NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN

NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN

Pattern 1858 smooth side canteen with pewter spout as made by the New York Depot. The body of the canteen is in good condition overall. Both sides show a single large dent in the middle from use. All… (1256-07). Learn More »

NEW YORK DEPOT, MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH COVER, STOPPER, AND STRAP

NEW YORK DEPOT, MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH COVER, STOPPER, AND STRAP

The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter. This is the smooth-sided style, and has a dent in the middle of the… (2025-922). Learn More »

WAR OF 1812 “CHEESE BOX” CANTEEN

WAR OF 1812 “CHEESE BOX” CANTEEN

Offered here is a very fine “cheese box” style wooden canteen. The body is painted black, with three black leather straps nailed to the rim to hold a shoulder strap. This canteen is without its… (2025-905). Learn More »

$495.00
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CS TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH STRAP AND WOOD STOPPER

CS TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH STRAP AND WOOD STOPPER

Tin drum canteens had been introduced in the US army in the 1830s, were widely used in the militia, and were a simple, natural configuration for early war volunteers with a variety of forms showing up… (2024-1880). Learn More »

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH SOLDIER’S STENCILED NAME

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH SOLDIER’S STENCILED NAME

The NY Depot was a branch of the U.S. Quartermaster’s Office of Clothing and Equipage that contracted with various dealers and makers for hundreds of thousands of canteens during the Civil War. They… (1268-223). Learn More »

U.S. M1858 NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER, SLING, AND STOPPER

U.S. M1858 NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER, SLING, AND STOPPER

This is a very good example of the US Model 1858 canteen as supplied by makers to the NY Depot, a branch of the U.S. Quartermaster’s Office of Clothing and Equipage. A distinguishing feature of… (1268-220). Learn More »

$450.00
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CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

This piece closely matches examples of Confederate canteens from each theater of the Civil War. Simple in material and construction, the body of this tin canteen is comprised of two slightly concaved… (2024-2106). Learn More »

RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9

RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9

This regulation, smooth-sided canteen came from the York Springs G.A.R. post, is pretty clearly an early battlefield pick-up, and may well have a Gettysburg origin. It is untagged, however, with the… (2023-2674). Learn More »

WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R.  SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW

WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R. SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW

This identified grouping displays very strongly. It includes the soldier’s framed, multi-color veteran’s memorial with G.A.R. themes, filled out with his service details and presented to his wife… (766-2049). Learn More »

US M1858 PHILADELPHIA CANTEEN WITH COVER – R.H. GRATZ AND CO. MAKER

US M1858 PHILADELPHIA CANTEEN WITH COVER – R.H. GRATZ AND CO. MAKER

This Philadelphia canteen is strongly stamped “R.H. Gratz and Co.” on the spout and retains its original jean cloth cover with a beautiful light-dark weave.  Seams are hand stitched and very… (2024-1902). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PHILADELPHIA DEPOT BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH LIGHT BLUE COVER AND FULL STRAP

CIVIL WAR PHILADELPHIA DEPOT BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH LIGHT BLUE COVER AND FULL STRAP

The cover of this maker-marked regulation US Civil War canteen shows some holes, rubs and stains from issue and use in the field, but preserves most of its attractive light blue cover, its entire… (1256-09). Learn More »

VERY NICE LIGHT BLUE CANTEEN WITH STENCILLED SOLDIER’S WHITE INITIALS- THE ONE IN THE BOOK!

VERY NICE LIGHT BLUE CANTEEN WITH STENCILLED SOLDIER’S WHITE INITIALS- THE ONE IN THE BOOK!

Once in the esteemed collection of John Henry Kurtz, this M1857 US army “bullseye” or corrugated canteen is pictured and discussed on page 135 (as Canteen 149) in O’Donnell’s U.S. Army &… (1202-217). Learn More »

MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH BLUE COVER

MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH BLUE COVER

Original Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the “bullseye” pattern. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin soldered together at the rim. The… (490-6983). Learn More »

WWII GERMAN TROPICAL CANTEEN

WWII GERMAN TROPICAL CANTEEN

Canteen is the wood covered aluminum and is marked on the back side. It has a bakelight cap and web carry strap. They both show a good bit of wear; the cup is missing. It looks like the soldier’s… (1235-339). Learn More »

MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER

MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER

Original Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the “Bullseye” pattern. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin soldered together at the rim. The… (1254-137). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN

CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN

This is an interesting variation on the tin drum canteens that became very popular in the 1850s following the adoption of round drum-shaped tin canteen with convex sides by the US Army in 1836, though… (490-6762). Learn More »

OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS

OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS

This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE / MILITIA STYLE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

CONFEDERATE / MILITIA STYLE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

For details on this and similar patterns see O’Donnell, Canteens, Chapter 2 in particular. This is a simply made canteen using tinned sheet iron and was popular in prewar militia units, imitating… (2024-693). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH POSTWAR MARKING

CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH POSTWAR MARKING

This is a good example of a regulation US Civil War canteen, complete with full cover, strap and stopper that later saw use likely by a state unit circa 1875. The use of a short chain rather than… (2022-955). Learn More »


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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET

This is a rare, published, artillery shell jacket made by Peter Tait of Ireland. It was run through the Union Blockade for the Confederacy. We will present this offering in 5 parts: 1) The Tait story. 2) This jacket. 3) The wearer's history. 4) The… (1268-552). Learn More »

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