CANTEENS AND FLASKS

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Confederate Tin Drum Canteen with Linen Sling.
This is a style of canteen most often seen in Confederate photography and found on the battlefield. Canteen measures
 6 1/4 inches diameter and 1 7/8 inches deep. Canteen body with soldered seams and crimped and soldered sling loops are in excellent condition. Full length linen sling is absolutely original to the canteen and all stitching is intact. Slightly scratched on face of canteen is the name "JN Parker". There are several JN Parkers listed in the Confederate army and we can not be sure as to which one this is.
$2295.00 - JS300

CT132 M1858 Bullseye NJ marks

New Jersey
M1858 Bullseye Canteen w/ "New Jersey" Sling
Bullseye canteen has the original wool cover with "N.G.N.J." stenciled on the front. Original cotton sling is also marked "New Jersey." Wool has no holes or tears. Stitching on edges are all tight. Cork and stopper are both original. 
$725.00 - CT132 

M1858 Bullseye Canteen Mfg. by Hadden Porter & Booth, Phila.
Neck of spout is maker marked "Hadden, Porter & Booth Phila."  Wool cover is complete and seams are tight.  Original strap has been knotted several times. Original cork and stopper but chain is missing.
$650.00 - CT131

Canteen 3 M1858 Smooth side plain

M1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Wool Cover
This canteen has a very nice brown cover with no tears or spits. Original full linen strap is in tact.  Original cork and stopper but missing the chain.
$750.00 - CT3

M1858 Smoothside Canteen w/ Wool Cover
Canteen is in overall good condition with original cork and stopper ~ chain is missing.  Wool cover is complete with all stitching tight.
$375.00 - JS340

M1858 Smooth Side Canteen
Canteen is missing bottom sling loop.
$205.00 - CT106

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