Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Three Canteens, c. 1860s-90s, two model 1858 bull's-eye canteens, and a Model 1878 canteen with tan canvas cover marked "FB/U.S." with a tag marked "Canteen carried by Capt/(Later Colonel) Francis Beach/US Cavalry during the/campaigns of the Philippine Insurrection 1899-1901/Presented to R. Tunison by Col/Beaches great nephew-Lt Col Hubbard."
Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison.
Estimate $200-400
One bullseye has dents and a leather strap, second has a replaced strap and in good condition. The 1878 has wear from field use.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Hubbard, Francis Beach/US, Ron Tunison, United StatesChristopher D. Fox
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Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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