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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
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 »
MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH COVER AND STRAP
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter. It is covered in very nice brown wool. The cover is complete and in… (1179-620). Learn More »
CLASSIC CONFEDERATE WOOD DRUM CANTEEN, INSCRIBED, WITH SLING
This is a great example of the classic Civil War Confederate wood drum canteen. These used simple lathe-turned front and back faces with staves curved to fit round them and grooved to hold them in… (1179-622). Learn More »
$2,450.00
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US MODEL 1858 NEW YORK DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN
The canteen body is free of dents on the obverse with a small central dent in the reverse. The body is covered in a brow wool cloth that has been stenciled on the front with the Company letter “F”… (2023-312). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE WOOD DRUM CANTEEN
This is the classic Civil War Confederate wood canteen made with simple lathe-turned front and back faces under curved and grooved staves secured with narrow iron hoops that are in turn kept in place… (490-4172). Learn More »
$2,450.00
ON HOLD
EARLY MILITIA CANTEEN
Unusual looking trapezoidal canteen with screwcap top. The body of the canteen is made of tin and meas. approx. 4.50 inches across the bottom and 5,50 at the upper widest point. It is 7.00 inches tall… (2022-608). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED GROUPING OF ARTIFACTS BELONGING TO PRIVATE JABEZ B. OLES 144th NY INFANTRY AND 1st NY ENGINEERS
This grouping comes from a respected central New York collection with an identification that is verbal, but trustworthy and includes the soldier’s regulation issue canteen with his initials… (480-178). Learn More »
$2,025.00
Originally $2,250.00
U.S. M1858 NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER
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… (490-2886). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
$295.00
Originally $350.00
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RARE “SNELL” SWORD BAYONET – M1841 RIFLE, CIRCA 1855
Scarce “Snell” or “ring-style” sword bayonet for the Mississippi Rifle. When it became evident that riflemen needed a bayonet to put them on equal footing with regular musket-armed infantry in close combat, several methods of attaching long… (490-7260). Learn More »
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