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 (400-500) – Lot 2017

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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
	2017	$888.75	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 (400-500) – Lot 2017 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 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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GROUPING OF FOUR ANTIQUE CANTEENS.