Cantel Patent Federal Canteen

Description:

Cantel Patent Federal Canteen, c. 1862, leather body with copper rivets, marked on the front "PATENT/L.C/OCT. 14 1862," with brass shoulder strap reinforcing pieces, pewter spout, tin-topped cork, and a leather shoulder strap (detached),ht. 9. wd. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

In overall very good condition, with a break on the strap near where it attaches to the canteen body, and some of the cork is missing.


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