December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A canteen or rundlet constructed of 2 circular heads and 9 shaped staves, all of oak, and secured by by two, riveted iron bands; an 'OE" is stamped on one face. The mouthpiece is 1 1/2 inches square. It is nearly identical in form and size to another canteen in the Don Troiani Collection, also bearing an "OE" stamp or brand and a large "SC" (state of Connecticut ownership mark) on the other face, with Saratoga provenance. In May 1775, it was recommended that "Six Thousand wooden quart Rundlets be provided" for the troops of Connecticut and in 1776, 6000 were again ordered. A quart is the approximate capacity for both this and the Troiani example. CONDITION: very good, the iron bands with a nice patina and the oak a pleasing dark tone.