AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
GROUPING OF FOUR ANTIQUE CANTEENS.1) 8" h x 9-1/2" w oval shaped wooden canteen in original red paint with 2 black strap staves, written on side is following "Used in the construction of the dam across the Connecticut River, built ABT. A.D. 1800, a mile and a half above the Holyoke dam to carry rum to the workmen. Recovered from a grandson of Elisha Morgan, the original proprietor and workman on the dam, A.D. 1885, by Clemens Herschel." 2) 9" dia. round wood canteen having wood bail handle in natural color. 3) 6" dia. round canteen in original green paint with leather strap (restored strap). 4) 4-1/2" h x 7" w tin 1/2 round box with strap holes (strap missing). SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Generally very good, some minor paint loss and imperfections. 49476-87 WAG (400-500)