TWO AMERICAN PAINTED WAR OF 1812 ERA MILITIA CANTEENS.

TWO AMERICAN PAINTED WAR OF 1812 ERA MILITIA CANTEENS. This lot has an approximately 6″ iron bound blue green painted canteen with the initial “HLI” which stand for some infantry unit unknown to us. Canteen incorporates a well fit pewter spout. The other canteen in this lot is a 7″ barrel-stave cooper made canteen with initials and “No. 22 and 5th Troop” in black and white shadowed lettering. CONDITION: The “HLI” canteen appears “as found” with good paint and patina, which defects to surface as can be seen in photos. The 5th troop canteen has breaks for both sides as can be seen in photos and rodent gnawing to spout. Defects to painted surfaces are seen in photos. Carrying strap and leather loops are both recent additions, though strap itself could be contemporary. 4-41502 JS173 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2331	$0.00	TWO AMERICAN PAINTED WAR OF 1812 ERA MILITIA CANTEENS. This lot has an approximately 6″ iron bound blue green painted canteen with the initial “HLI” which stand for some infantry unit unknown to us. Canteen incorporates a well fit pewter spout. The other canteen in this lot is a 7″ barrel-stave cooper made canteen with initials and “No. 22 and 5th Troop” in black and white shadowed lettering. CONDITION: The “HLI” canteen appears “as found” with good paint and patina, which defects to surface as can be seen in photos. The 5th troop canteen has breaks for both sides as can be seen in photos and rodent gnawing to spout. Defects to painted surfaces are seen in photos. Carrying strap and leather loops are both recent additions, though strap itself could be contemporary. 4-41502 JS173 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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