October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This large Revolutionary War era cheesebox canteen measures about 9" in diameter and about 5-1/2" in depth. The banded construction is held together by two wooden bands. It has generous amounts of both red (first color) and green painted surfaces. On the top is a pewter spout as well as a hole to allow air flow. CONDITION: Retains about 80 percent of its second coat of green paint with visible areas of original red paint beneath. Shows some staining and grain cracks to bands. A nice larger than average size with an honest surface displaying a great paint history. Provenance: Rudy Gleichman.