LOT OF 4 EARLY CANTEENS.

LOT OF 4 EARLY CANTEENS. 1) Bent wood strapped 7-3/4″ x 7-7/8″ oval flask with large wooden plug. Has numerous initials carved on each end and what is probably commemorative date of 1760 on one end. 2) 5″ diameter round flask with finger-lap bent wood bands. One end has two sets of initials carved “E.L.H.” and “G.L.H”. The first is considerably older than the second. 3) 8″ x 4-1/2″ oval canteen with iron bands and wood stop. No markings. 4) 7-1/2″ diameter, 4″ thick canteen with iron bands. Spurious “U STATES” markings on one side. CONDITION: 1) The finger-lap bands are all broken at the bottom and all missing pieces. Has been revarnished. 2) Fine. 3) Cracks along joints with some rubs and friction losses. The bands are rusty. 4) Retains traces of an old refinish. The leather carrying strap is broken and badly frayed. Ciak Collection 4-53251 FS510 (600-900)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1094	$1,150.00	LOT OF 4 EARLY CANTEENS. 1) Bent wood strapped 7-3/4″ x 7-7/8″ oval flask with large wooden plug. Has numerous initials carved on each end and what is probably commemorative date of 1760 on one end. 2) 5″ diameter round flask with finger-lap bent wood bands. One end has two sets of initials carved “E.L.H.” and “G.L.H”. The first is considerably older than the second. 3) 8″ x 4-1/2″ oval canteen with iron bands and wood stop. No markings. 4) 7-1/2″ diameter, 4″ thick canteen with iron bands. Spurious “U STATES” markings on one side. CONDITION: 1) The finger-lap bands are all broken at the bottom and all missing pieces. Has been revarnished. 2) Fine. 3) Cracks along joints with some rubs and friction losses. The bands are rusty. 4) Retains traces of an old refinish. The leather carrying strap is broken and badly frayed. Ciak Collection 4-53251 FS510 (600-900) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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