Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Prior to 1858, canteens were made of wood or tin and came in a variety of forms and sizes. The two most prominent ones used were the “barrel type” like this one which is made of wood with side slats like a barrel, and the “cheesebox” type made of wood with a single wrap around the side.
This is a lovely example of a Civil War, Confederate States of America manufactured wooden drum canteen. It measures almost 7 1/2" in diameter and is 2 3/8" wide. We believe the wood species used for construction is cherry wood, and has an overall dark cherry color over a majority of the surface. The circumference of the body consists of 11 tight fitting sections of wood, held firmly to the sides by two iron bands. The bands are 3/8" wide and held in place by a single iron rivet. All three iron sling guides are still present. The bands and sling guides have a matching plum patina. The spout is missing, which is common with these canteens.
On one side, elegantly carved into the surface is the name J. LEE. As this is one of the most common names of soldier on both sides of the conflict, we cannot narrow down this example to any particular soldier, but the carving is gorgeously stylized and is of the period without a doubt.
The canteen is in excellent condition for its age. There are the expected chips, scratches and nicks present in the wood but nothing too damaging or significant. The wood slats are still relatively tight with very little movement present.
This is an incredibly rare canteen and is offered in exceptional condition. We are most likely not going to see one any time soon and this is only the fourth example we have ever had! Comes more than ready for further research and display.
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