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TIN DRUM MILITIA CANTEEN PAINTED GOLD FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR
Canteen meas. approx. 7.00 inches across and is 1.50 inches wide. Both side panels of the canteen are convex and exhibit some scattered small dings and dents. There are two thin brass loop sling… (1054-1404). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE WOOD DRUM CANTEEN FROM SAVANNAH
These canteens were easy to make by coopers and woodworkers and were turned out all over the Confederacy, becoming the quintessential “Rebel canteen” that was essential to the southern soldier and… (480-202). Learn More »
US MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN - NEW YORK DEPOT
Canteen is minus the sling, cover and stopper chain however there is a carved cork stopper present. Both sides of the body show discoloration due to oxidation as well as minor surface rust and dirt.… (2021-1094). Learn More »
VERY GOOD CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN
This is a very good and complete example of the US M1858 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… (1156-03). Learn More »
SOLDIER MODIFIED CIVIL WAR CANTEEN BY GRATZ
This corrugated or “bull’s eye” style canteen in nicely marked “R.H. Gratz & Co. Philada.” on the spout. Robert Gratz had experience in metal work manufacturing gas meters and initially… (1156-01). Learn More »
$595.00
ON HOLD
GREAT FIELD USED, SOLDIER STENCILLED AND MODIFIED NY DEPOT CANTEEN
This pattern of the 1858 canteen will be familiar to collectors from its smooth sides, brown wool cover, and chain holding the stopper as one coming out of the New York Depot. We find this even more… (480-204). Learn More »
$695.00
SOLD
MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH CORK, COVER, AND PARTIAL SLING
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… (362-939). 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 »
FIRST CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEERS NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN
This gray wool covered U.S. M1858 canteen is in excellent condition and has a nice stencil for the 1ST. CONN. / VOLS.” The pattern is the New York Depot style using a chain to retain the stopper,… (410-669). Learn More »
$1,250.00
ON HOLD
NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN MARKED FOR THE 22nd INDIANA
This is a standard M1858 smooth-sided canteen that was supplied to the New York Depot, which have the unique characteristic of using a short chain to retain the stopper rather than a string. This has… (172-5761). Learn More »
CANTEEN AND CUP WITH GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN SERVICE AND BATTLE HONORS, BATTERY K 1st US LIGHT ARTILLERY: HORSE ARTILLERY!
These two pieces are decorated to commemorate the soldier’s service, particularly during the summer and fall of 1863. The canteen is an 1812 pattern cheesebox style with original olive drab paint,… (490-2627). Learn More »
FIRST EDITION REFERENCE BOOK ON CIVIL WAR CANTEENS
Like new condition copy of “U.S. ARMY & MILITIA CANTEENS 1775-1910” by Mike O’Donnell. Volume meas. approx. 8.75 x 11.25 and runs 300 pages with index. Published by O’Donnell Publications… (1140-21). Learn More »
EXCELLENT CONDITION US SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR CANTEEN
This canteen looks much like its Civil War predecessor in style and construction. On this there are only two sling swivels and the stopper chain was attached to the spout by a ring. There is no… (1120-08). Learn More »
VETERAN PAINTED CANTEEN: NATURE HAS THE LAST WORD
This is a nicely decorated Civil War veteran’s canteen. These were often displayed at home in later years as symbols of service, but also rendered ornamental by adding painted service details or… (1130-01). 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 »
MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER AND SLING W/TAG ID'D TO PRIVATE IN 6TH PA HEAVY ARTILLERY
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… (1054-1471). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN
Nice condition tin drum canteen that meas. approx. 6.25 inches across x 1.50 inches thick. It has all three tin sling keepers and a nice low spout. Canteen is free of dings and dents and has a nice… (1061-16). Learn More »
HANDCRAFTED TIN & PLASTER CANTEEN PAINTED WITH A WONDERFUL WINTER CAMP SCENE BY A GETTYSBURG VETERAN
This framed piece of artwork was done by William H. Merkle who was a member of Companies A & B of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry. The item looks to consist of a square piece of wood with a circle… (M26329). Learn More »
MILITIA “CHEESEBOX” STYLE CANTEEN
Canteen has a rich brown patina. Measures 6 ¾” in diameter x 2” thick. Iron tacks hold wood band in place around the body. Sling keepers and spout are missing. Some light surface scratches and… (1054-1401). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH EARLY REPRODUCTION SLING
This is a very nice condition C.S. tin drum canteen. Tin spout and all three sling keepers are present. Edges, spout and keepers are soldered. Measures 6 ¾” in circumference by 2 ¼” wide. The… (1000-548). Learn More »
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AMES MODEL 1840 GENERAL OR STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN, LATER GENERAL, ROBERT COWDIN FEBRUARY 22, 1848
This high-grade Ames sword displays a nice combination of history art. It shows some non-regulation elements that are not uncommon on militia swords, but generally follows the lines of the 1840 pattern for general officers, as clarified in the 1841… (870-345). Learn More »
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