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c. 1770-1780s Revolutionary War Era Soldiers Camp Canteen Wood Barrel Style

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:650.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
c. 1770-1780s Revolutionary War Era Soldiers Camp Canteen Wood Barrel Style
American Revolution
Choice Revolutionary War Era Soldier’s Camp Canteen
c. 1770-1780s Revolutionary War Era, Wooden Stave Barrel Style Canteen with Iron Bands and Top Forged Metal Handle, Choice Very Fine.
This excellent high quality original Military style Wooden Water Canteen measures about 9” long sitting on end and 6” in diameter tall laid down being 5” in diameter at its ends. Colonial and Revolutionary War Era Army and Militia Soldiers would be required to bring a portable water canteen when reporting for duty. This example has a raised wooden spout lacking the plug. The 4 original forged metal bands are fully intact, a bit loose yet still fit properly in place. This standard Barrel type is as shown and described in Neumann’s, “Early American Antique Country Furnishings” and is typically illustrated in similar references on the Revolutionary War Era. There is some light actual overall wear from use, making this an impressive addition to any Revolutionary War Collection or period display.