SCARCE CIVIL WAR PERIOD TIN HOSPITAL CANTEEN/HOT WATER BOTTLE.

SCARCE CIVIL WAR PERIOD TIN HOSPITAL CANTEEN/HOT WATER BOTTLE. A scarce pattern, oval and kidney shaped soldered tin water container of the type typically used as a hot water bottle in Civil War and mid-19th century hospitals. The unmarked piece measures 12” across and 6 ½” tall. There is a single soldered seam around the entire edge and the spout is mounted on the top side with a turned brass screw tip. Four small wire loops are soldered to the reverse. The entire oval shaped tin vessel is curved so that it straps to the stomach or another part of the anatomy when used with hot water. A few of these have turned up in Civil War campsites away from hospitals and this type may have been used as a canteen on occasion as well. CONDITION: Excellent. this tin vessel shows only age and slight surface oxidation. There are no dents, creases or holes to be found. 4-54498 COW8 (200-300)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	775	$402.00	SCARCE CIVIL WAR PERIOD TIN HOSPITAL CANTEEN/HOT WATER BOTTLE. A scarce pattern, oval and kidney shaped soldered tin water container of the type typically used as a hot water bottle in Civil War and mid-19th century hospitals. The unmarked piece measures 12” across and 6 ½” tall. There is a single soldered seam around the entire edge and the spout is mounted on the top side with a turned brass screw tip. Four small wire loops are soldered to the reverse. The entire oval shaped tin vessel is curved so that it straps to the stomach or another part of the anatomy when used with hot water. A few of these have turned up in Civil War campsites away from hospitals and this type may have been used as a canteen on occasion as well. CONDITION: Excellent. this tin vessel shows only age and slight surface oxidation. There are no dents, creases or holes to be found. 4-54498 COW8 (200-300) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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