December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
White cedar canteen, 7 1/8 in. diameter x 3 in. W, bound with iron straps and painted a "lead colour" with state ownership markings "SNY" applied on one face. The carrying strap would have been retained by three retaining tabs of sheet iron wedged crosswise under the iron bands. A good example of the cedar canteens of stave construction contracted by the state of New York prior to- and during the War of 1812. CONDITION: Very good overall, the bottom slightly pushed in on one side--probably during the period of use, bending in the iron strap and one wooden stave at that point, but seemingly having no apparent effect on the tightness or serviceability of the canteen. Some edge wear and rubbing to the faces.