ONE OF THE FINEST CARVED AND PAINTED CAPTURED CONFEDERATE CEDAR CANTEENS EVER TO BE OFFERED.

ONE OF THE FINEST CARVED AND PAINTED CAPTURED CONFEDERATE CEDAR CANTEENS EVER TO BE OFFERED. A magnificent and beautifully executed carved Confederate captured wood drum canteen documenting its surrender-with a well done folk art painting on the reverse. An historic relic of the Battle of Port Hudson and a member of the 26th Maine. The canteen is a very nice Confed. cedar wood drum canteen measuring 7 ¼” in diameter and 2 1/8” deep with iron bands and brass or copper strap guides (patina is too dark to determine the non-ferrous metal definitively). On the front face of the canteen is a truly wonderful carving-almost professional in quality as follows: In an arch at the top: SURRENDERED. Immediately below is a spread winged eagle with a banner held in its beak. The name T.H. Smith is carved below, followed by Co. B / 26th Regt ./ Me Vol /July 8th, 1863. In large fancy letters arching on each side of the central engraving is PORT HUSDON. A leafy wreath-like carving is intertwined with the inscription. On the reverse side of the canteen is a lovely and well-done oil painting of a lake and mountain scene with several small sailboats. The 26th Maine Vol. Inf. was organized at Bangor and mustered in for nine months’ service Oct. 11, 1862 serving their entire term in the Western Theater of War. They occupied of Baton Rouge, La., Dec. 1862 through March 13 and participated in operations against Port Hudson March 13-20. They moved to Donaldsonville March 28, thence to Thibodeauxville and Brashear City. Operations in Western LA April 9-May 14, Bayou Teche Campaign April 11-20, Irish Bend April 14, & Bayou Vermillion April 17. They participated in the supply train march from Alexandria to Brashear City, a march of 300 miles, May 21-26. Moved to Algiers May 27, thence to Port Hudson May 29, Siege of Port Hudson May 30-July 8, assault on Port Hudson June 14, surrender of Port Hudson July 8 & ordered home July 25 and mustered out August 17, 1863. The regiment lost 165 members during its term. This magnificent canteen was surrendered to Smith on the very day that Port Hudson fell to the Union Army. One of the nicest captured Confederate relics I’ve encountered in many years. Both carving and painting are beautifully and wonderfully executed. CONDITION: Very good. Canteen itself is tight with a lovely uncleaned patina overall. A minor age crack runs through the carved face of the canteen and there is a little dark age staining with little or no effect to its attractiveness. Reverse side, with the oil painting, also has a surface age crack simply providing a little character. 8-76154 CW18 (6,500-8,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	849	$9,200.00	ONE OF THE FINEST CARVED AND PAINTED CAPTURED CONFEDERATE CEDAR CANTEENS EVER TO BE OFFERED. A magnificent and beautifully executed carved Confederate captured wood drum canteen documenting its surrender-with a well done folk art painting on the reverse. An historic relic of the Battle of Port Hudson and a member of the 26th Maine. The canteen is a very nice Confed. cedar wood drum canteen measuring 7 ¼” in diameter and 2 1/8” deep with iron bands and brass or copper strap guides (patina is too dark to determine the non-ferrous metal definitively). On the front face of the canteen is a truly wonderful carving-almost professional in quality as follows: In an arch at the top: SURRENDERED. Immediately below is a spread winged eagle with a banner held in its beak. The name T.H. Smith is carved below, followed by Co. B / 26th Regt ./ Me Vol /July 8th, 1863. In large fancy letters arching on each side of the central engraving is PORT HUSDON. A leafy wreath-like carving is intertwined with the inscription. On the reverse side of the canteen is a lovely and well-done oil painting of a lake and mountain scene with several small sailboats. The 26th Maine Vol. Inf. was organized at Bangor and mustered in for nine months’ service Oct. 11, 1862 serving their entire term in the Western Theater of War. They occupied of Baton Rouge, La., Dec. 1862 through March 13 and participated in operations against Port Hudson March 13-20. They moved to Donaldsonville March 28, thence to Thibodeauxville and Brashear City. Operations in Western LA April 9-May 14, Bayou Teche Campaign April 11-20, Irish Bend April 14, & Bayou Vermillion April 17. They participated in the supply train march from Alexandria to Brashear City, a march of 300 miles, May 21-26. Moved to Algiers May 27, thence to Port Hudson May 29, Siege of Port Hudson May 30-July 8, assault on Port Hudson June 14, surrender of Port Hudson July 8 & ordered home July 25 and mustered out August 17, 1863. The regiment lost 165 members during its term. This magnificent canteen was surrendered to Smith on the very day that Port Hudson fell to the Union Army. One of the nicest captured Confederate relics I’ve encountered in many years. Both carving and painting are beautifully and wonderfully executed. CONDITION: Very good. Canteen itself is tight with a lovely uncleaned patina overall. A minor age crack runs through the carved face of the canteen and there is a little dark age staining with little or no effect to its attractiveness. Reverse side, with the oil painting, also has a surface age crack simply providing a little character. 8-76154 CW18 (6,500-8,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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