CIVIL WAR MAKER MARKED BULLSEYE CANTEEN

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Item Code: 172-4044

Intact Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the ‘Bullseye’ pattern. Canteen is similar to those issued to Union troops in the field during the conflict. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin, formed in an oblate spheroid pattern and soldered together at the rim. The bullseye or corrugated pattern of concentric rings began in 1861 as an effort to increase the durability of the item. Fluid capacity of the canteen was three pints and its liquid contents were kept cool by means of a damp or wet wool cover.

Item is of the Philadelphia Depot style and retains its original wool cover. This specimen exhibits eight extruded raised rings on the tin canteen clearly impressed and visible under the brown wool cover that is in fair to good condition with surface grime. Cloth material does show a number of thinning areas and a few small holes.

Accoutrement is complete with its original torn shoulder sling. Tear has been tied into a knot. Sling has two older knots that were done to shorten the sling length and are indications of use. The cork stopper and iron pull ring are missing. All three metal sling loops are present. Pewter spout bears the maker’s stamping of a Philadelphia maker but the makers name is worn and difficult to read. Canteen body is in good condition with minor dents on each side at center.

This ‘Bullseye’ pattern canteen makes an ideal accessory to any personal grouping, especially for the military collector.

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