FINE, RARE & UNIQUE CONFEDERATE CEDARWOOD CANTEEN CAPTURED BY A BLACK SOLDIER IN THE 54TH MASSACHUSETTS AT FORT WAGNER.

This fine painted canteen has inscription in gold paint “Rebel canteen captured in the late attack on Fort Wagner Morris Island by a soldier of the 54th M. Vols”. The inscription is no doubt contemporary to the period as is the Centennial painting of a Revolutionary War soldier on the opposite side. Painted souvenirs of similar genre are seen from the 1876 Centennial Era and this is a unique relic of the most famous black Civil War Regiment. Just recently auctioned from these same floors were the letters and diaries of Luis Emilio, a Captain in the 54th who survived the Ft. Wagner attack. The 54th Mass. fought at Fort Wagner in the summer of 1863 led by Robert Gould Shaw who was made recently famous again by Matthew Broderick in the movie Glory. Emilio tells the history of the 54th later occupying Fort Wagner when it was abandoned by Confederate forces when this souvenir was probably obtained. This canteen is in beautiful condition exhibiting fine surface & patina. Canteen is painted & varnished like other similar painted objects of the era. Canteen still retains the carved initials of the Confederate soldier who carried it above the painted inscription. Canteen retains an orig carved wood stopper with cork plug. Canteen was once in the renowned Confederate canteen collection of William A. Turner. PROVENANCE: William A. Turner Collection, Joseph Murphy Collection 2002. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Painting of Revolutionary War soldier has crazing & one small chip on trousers as can be seen in photos. Opposite side with 54th Mass. inscription intact with minor reductions. Gold paint is covered by a thin contemporary varnish layer as are other wood surfaces. Wooden spoutpiece is loose but is still present as a vast majority are missing from similar canteens. Canteen has typical measurements of 7-1/4″ dia x 2-1/4″ thick with about 1/4″ bands retained by three tin brackets. Brackets & bands are decorated in gold paint. There are remnants of tar from possibly a tarred linen sling which covers small portions of canteen face with inscription which further substantiates inscription being original. 8-76402 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1426

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1426	$13,225.00	FINE, RARE & UNIQUE CONFEDERATE CEDARWOOD CANTEEN CAPTURED BY A BLACK SOLDIER IN THE 54TH MASSACHUSETTS AT FORT WAGNER. This fine painted canteen has inscription in gold paint “Rebel canteen captured in the late attack on Fort Wagner Morris Island by a soldier of the 54th M. Vols”. The inscription is no doubt contemporary to the period as is the Centennial painting of a Revolutionary War soldier on the opposite side. Painted souvenirs of similar genre are seen from the 1876 Centennial Era and this is a unique relic of the most famous black Civil War Regiment. Just recently auctioned from these same floors were the letters and diaries of Luis Emilio, a Captain in the 54th who survived the Ft. Wagner attack. The 54th Mass. fought at Fort Wagner in the summer of 1863 led by Robert Gould Shaw who was made recently famous again by Matthew Broderick in the movie Glory. Emilio tells the history of the 54th later occupying Fort Wagner when it was abandoned by Confederate forces when this souvenir was probably obtained. This canteen is in beautiful condition exhibiting fine surface & patina. Canteen is painted & varnished like other similar painted objects of the era. Canteen still retains the carved initials of the Confederate soldier who carried it above the painted inscription. Canteen retains an orig carved wood stopper with cork plug. Canteen was once in the renowned Confederate canteen collection of William A. Turner. PROVENANCE: William A. Turner Collection, Joseph Murphy Collection 2002. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Painting of Revolutionary War soldier has crazing & one small chip on trousers as can be seen in photos. Opposite side with 54th Mass. inscription intact with minor reductions. Gold paint is covered by a thin contemporary varnish layer as are other wood surfaces. Wooden spoutpiece is loose but is still present as a vast majority are missing from similar canteens. Canteen has typical measurements of 7-1/4″ dia x 2-1/4″ thick with about 1/4″ bands retained by three tin brackets. Brackets & bands are decorated in gold paint. There are remnants of tar from possibly a tarred linen sling which covers small portions of canteen face with inscription which further substantiates inscription being original. 8-76402 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1426 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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FINE, RARE & UNIQUE CONFEDERATE CEDARWOOD CANTEEN CAPTURED BY A BLACK SOLDIER IN THE 54TH MASSACHUSETTS AT FORT WAGNER.