CONFEDERATE CEDAR WOOD CANTEEN.

CONFEDERATE CEDAR WOOD CANTEEN. This is a variant of the classic Confederate cedar wood canteen. This variant is banded with brass bands instead of iron and has a wonderful, orig, leather strap which holds a forged snap hook that would attach this to a knapsack or saddle. Canteen also is nicely identified to a soldier from Perry County, AL. Mr. Michel notes explain this AL soldier’s history as follows: “Confederate wood canteen with leather belt and hook closure. Side of canteen is engraved, ‘S. Nichols Perry Co. Ala.’ Nichols enlisted on Oct 30, 1863, at Selma, AL. He was a Sgt in Cpt Sengstak’s company, 2nd Battalion, AL Lt Art. On Feb. 20, 1865, he was in the Way Hospital at Meridian, MS, with a wound and was furloughed”. CONDITION: Canteen appears to be an “attic” find with nice patina to brass and wood surfaces. Large age crack in both plates of the canteen. Obverse face of canteen also has a 2″ chip at base. Leather strap is complete and solid. Leather strap is constructed with 2 layers of leather. Outside layer is solid and complete. Inner layer has numerous cracks and breaks, especially at folds. 4-31417 JS56 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1205	$7,762.00	CONFEDERATE CEDAR WOOD CANTEEN. This is a variant of the classic Confederate cedar wood canteen. This variant is banded with brass bands instead of iron and has a wonderful, orig, leather strap which holds a forged snap hook that would attach this to a knapsack or saddle. Canteen also is nicely identified to a soldier from Perry County, AL. Mr. Michel notes explain this AL soldier’s history as follows: “Confederate wood canteen with leather belt and hook closure. Side of canteen is engraved, ‘S. Nichols Perry Co. Ala.’ Nichols enlisted on Oct 30, 1863, at Selma, AL. He was a Sgt in Cpt Sengstak’s company, 2nd Battalion, AL Lt Art. On Feb. 20, 1865, he was in the Way Hospital at Meridian, MS, with a wound and was furloughed”. CONDITION: Canteen appears to be an “attic” find with nice patina to brass and wood surfaces. Large age crack in both plates of the canteen. Obverse face of canteen also has a 2″ chip at base. Leather strap is complete and solid. Leather strap is constructed with 2 layers of leather. Outside layer is solid and complete. Inner layer has numerous cracks and breaks, especially at folds. 4-31417 JS56 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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