CAPTURED CONFEDERATE CANTEEN FROM BATTLE OF RESACA, GEORGIA.

CAPTURED CONFEDERATE CANTEEN FROM BATTLE OF RESACA, GEORGIA. You are bidding on one of the best untouched carved Confederate canteen ever to come on the market. Wood surfaces exhibit the finest patina. This canteen is pictured on page 33 of the Steve Sylvia and Mike O’Donnell book “Civil War Canteens”. Canteen is described in book as follows, “7-1/4″ by 2-3/8″, equipped with irregular iron bands and shaped iron loops secured by grooves cut into the slats. It belonged to Pvt. John A. Alexander, Co. D, 20th Alabama Inf, Army of Tennessee, who surrendered with the Vicksburg garrison on July 4, 1863. Pvt. Alexander was paroled, joined Lee’s Brigade of Stevenson’s Division, and was captured again at Resacca, Ga., on May 13, 1864. His wooden canteen became the property of Sgt. Frederick C. Shepard, Co. B, 5th Conn. Vols.” Paperwork accompanies showing the capturer, Frederick C. Shepard’s service records and John Alexander’s service records. CONDITION: Canteen overall is very good. Few small chips to wood, metal bands are darkly patinaed and pitted. Original sling is broken and repaired. 4-37212 JS30 (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2495	$5,175.00	CAPTURED CONFEDERATE CANTEEN FROM BATTLE OF RESACA, GEORGIA. You are bidding on one of the best untouched carved Confederate canteen ever to come on the market. Wood surfaces exhibit the finest patina. This canteen is pictured on page 33 of the Steve Sylvia and Mike O’Donnell book “Civil War Canteens”. Canteen is described in book as follows, “7-1/4″ by 2-3/8″, equipped with irregular iron bands and shaped iron loops secured by grooves cut into the slats. It belonged to Pvt. John A. Alexander, Co. D, 20th Alabama Inf, Army of Tennessee, who surrendered with the Vicksburg garrison on July 4, 1863. Pvt. Alexander was paroled, joined Lee’s Brigade of Stevenson’s Division, and was captured again at Resacca, Ga., on May 13, 1864. His wooden canteen became the property of Sgt. Frederick C. Shepard, Co. B, 5th Conn. Vols.” Paperwork accompanies showing the capturer, Frederick C. Shepard’s service records and John Alexander’s service records. CONDITION: Canteen overall is very good. Few small chips to wood, metal bands are darkly patinaed and pitted. Original sling is broken and repaired. 4-37212 JS30 (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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