CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GREASE / TAR BUCKET

CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GREASE / TAR BUCKET

Hover to zoom

Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4

$295.00 SOLD

Quantity Available: None

Item Code: 1137-49

This heavy-duty cylindrical bucket is a Civil War iron grease bucket carried as part the equipment of an artillery gun crew. The grease bucket measures 7” in diameter and stands 8” high. Top and bottom pieces are secured with four rivets each. Top has a 3½” diameter opening that is capped with a pivoting metal cover that has a flattened closure tab.

A heavy-duty link chain serves as the bucket handle. Chain has a large 2” diameter O-ring that allows the bucket to be hung from the bottom of the limber or cannon.

Condition is good with remnants of original black paint. Surface rust with pitting; no holes.  [jet]  [ph:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire About CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GREASE / TAR BUCKET

should be empty

featured item

CIVIL WAR MASSACHUSETTS 1864 PRESENTATION GERMAN SILVER BUGLE

This is an untouched Civil War German Silver double-twist bugle with mouthpiece in place, in very good condition, standing 10-3/4” tall with a 4-1/8” diameter bell fitted with a matching floating garland carrying a simple incised border line. The… (1273-06). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

28
Jul
Instagram