Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Three Civil War Canteens, c. 1861-65, a Model 1858 bull's-eye canteen with maker's mark on the spout, jean cloth cover, strap, and a piece of a hat cord to hold the stopper, a Model 1858 bull's-eye canteen, and a Model 1858 smoothside canteen with a stopper and chain.
Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison.
Estimate $200-400
Canteen with cover has some wear from use, second bullseye looks like it may have has some soldered leaks on the bottom, and the smoothside has a few minor small dents.
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Keywords
Ron TunisonChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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