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c 1780 Revolutionary War Soldier’s Camp Rundlet also called Rum Kegs or Swiglers

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
c 1780 Revolutionary War Soldier’s Camp Rundlet also called Rum Kegs or Swiglers
American Revolution
c. 1780 Revolutionary War Era Soldier’s Camp Rundlet
c. 1780 Revolutionary War Period, Soldier’s Camp Rundlet, Choice Extremely Fine.


An exceptional, superior “museum” quality example that is said to have been stored for over two centuries and in wonderful condition. Rundlets, also called “Rum Kegs” or “Swiglers,” were often used as canteens and drinking vessels during the Revolutionary War era. This scarce example, specially in this unusual quality, displaying proper age being rich brown with all four metal bands intact, measuring about 8.5” tall x 6” diameter at its center x 4.5” at each end. There is the expected very light wear, lacking its plug as typical. A carrying heavy twisted string line remains still intact and well attached. Overall, an excellent addition to any Revolutionary War era collection or militaria display for its superior eye appeal.