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AN FINE CONFEDERATE GARDNER CANTEEN COLLECTED ON A VIRGINIA BATTLEFIELD
This is a great example of the classic Civil War Confederate wood Gardner drum canteen. These used simple lathe-turned front and back faces with staves curved to fit round them and grooved to hold… (2026-9369). Learn More »
$2,950.00
ON HOLD
MODEL 1858 SMOOTH SIDE CANTEEN - TIN SPOUT, ST. LOUIS ARSENAL
A model 1858 smooth side canteen that is most often associated with contracts to the St. Louis Arsenal during the last two years of the war. The contract to local firms specified tin spouts. This… (490-7612). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR FEDERAL MODEL 1858 CANTEEN
This Civil War artifact is a good example of a typical, wool-covered, Federal Model 1858 smoothside canteen as was issued to Union forces throughout the war. A most recognizable canteen, the specimen… (1330-05). Learn More »
M1858 NY DEPOT CANTEEN WITH SLING AND INDIAN WAR ERA IDENTIFIERS
Offered is a M1858 New York Depot canteen; complete with jean cloth cover, cotton sling, stopper assembly, and chain attachment. A dent to right front of the body is noted, as well as moderate rust… (2026-950). Learn More »
$200.00
ON HOLD
TIN MILITIA STYLE CANTEEN WITH SPOUT
This militia style canteen, made of tin, most likely pre-dates the Civil War. Generally sized-down for the reduced demands of part-time military service, the style was also documented as… (1273-100). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH PERIOD CAPTURE LABEL — CENTREVILLE, VA, MARCH 1862
A Confederate tin drum canteen retaining an old manuscript capture label adhered to one face, identifying it as a Southern canteen recovered at Centreville, Virginia in March 1862 — within days of… (1273-141). Learn More »
TIN DRUM CANTEEN
This is a Civil War-era tin drum canteen in very good condition. Tin spout and all three strap brackets are present. Measures 6” in diameter x 1 3/4” wide. The body is solid with usual dings,… (172-3518). Learn More »
$550.00
Originally $695.00
CONFEDERATE UNIT-STENCILED NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN, EX-R.L. MILLER COLLECTION
This Confederate-stenciled Union canteen comes from Robert L. Miller’s collection, which will be familiar to collectors from its many credits in illustrations of Civil War gear in respected works… (1202-1328). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER AND STRAP
This is one of two nearly identical Confederate canteens with original covers and straps that we acquired. CS canteens of this style were patterned after the simple, flat sided tin canteens often used… (1273-97). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE OR MILITIA TIN DRUM CANTEEN
This tinned-iron, flat sided drum canteen is Confederate or militia, or perhaps both. It is simply made with round, flat sides crimped over around the edge and soldered to a single tinned iron band,… (1273-99). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
PRE-WAR MILITIA CANTEEN WITH CIVIL WAR INSCRIPTION- WEST VIRGINIA
This is a circa 1820 oval tin (tinned iron) militia canteen with a Civil War scratched identification indicating use, or more likely capture, by a West Virginia soldier. This is made of two convex… (1262-26). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED GROUP FROM 1ST NEW YORK SHARPSHOOTERS
Franklin P. Wolcott was born in Springfield, PA in 1840. He was a 22-year-old carpenter when he enlisted on 10/7/1862 as a Private into 9th Company of the 1st New York Sharp Shooters for nine-months… (915-23). Learn More »
DOUBLE SPOUT CANTEEN & RATION CAN ISSUED TO 1ST CONNECTICUT INFANTRY
This type of non-regulation canteen/ration can is known to have been issued to members of the 1st Connecticut Infantry which served for three months and took part in the 1st Battle of Bull Run. The… (2026-474). Learn More »
LEATHER CANTEL PATENT CANTEEN ID’D TO 12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER
This black leather canteen was the design of Lazare Cantel who was given a patent for it on October 14, 1862. The body consists of two pieces of heavy molded leather held together with copper rivets… (2026-482). Learn More »
ID’D M1858 PHILADELPHIA DEPOT CANTEEN COVERED WITH FLAG - PVT. ADAM SEIDS, 84th PA INFANTRY
This canteen comes to us in an interesting condition. Though typical of the M1858 smooth side canteen, this example retains its tan jean cover and sports a neat polished-linen US flag material with… (1256-08). Learn More »
MILITIA TIN DRUM CANTEEN
Circa 1850s. 6.25"x1.875" (convex sides). 1" spout with chipped cork. Two sling rings soldered on 3" from spout on each side. Dull gray color w/numerous scratches & small dents. Half dozen tiny… (108-377). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $295.00
CONFEDERATE WOOD BULLSEYE CANTEEN!
While more likely a decorative touch, you can’t help feeling the maker of this Confederate wood canteen was having a laugh at the corrugated U.S. tinned iron canteens. It is made like the standard… (2021-820). Learn More »
$3,250.00
Originally $3,950.00
CONFEDERATE CEDAR DRUM CANTEEN IDENTIFIED TO ALABAMA SOLDIER
This is a classic Confederate wood "Drum" canteen; known as such due to its shape. This piece measures 7" in diameter by 2.25" thick with a leather strap and snap hook that extends 11" from the… (1268-358). Learn More »
WW2 -- M1935 ITALIAN 2-LITER CANTEEN WITH U.S. AIR CORPS TRENCH ART
Offered here is a M1935 Italian 2-liter canteen made completely of aluminum and covered in soldier “trench art.” Canteen is complete except for cloth cover and strap which was discarded to enable… (1202-945). Learn More »
PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA CANTEEN WITH STRAP
This smaller canteen matches pre-Civil War varieties in size and construction, holding a modest amount of water for occasional drill and light duties. All soldering remains strong, while the tin body… (2025-2039). Learn More »
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PROMOTED CAPTAIN ON THE SPOT ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF BENTONVILLE - THE EFFECTS OF DWIGHT DIVINE
This grouping includes a Kepi, a greatcoat, a sash and a pair of "full dress" epaulettes all belonging to 2nd Lieutenant to Major Dwight Divine, 143rd New York Infantry. For the history of the 143rd New York infantry please follow this link… (1268-309). Learn More »
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