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CONFEDERATE CEDARWOOD CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL ROLLER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
CONFEDERATE CEDARWOOD CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL ROLLER

BUCKLE SLING. “As found” attic condition classic wood canteen with 2 iron bands & 3 sling loops still attached with original heavy Confederate canvas sling with roller buckle. These slings are very rare. Once in the collection of Confederate authority Steve Mullinax who had among the finest Confederate canteen collection ever assembled. 7.25” diameter, 2.25” height, about 5 ft sling. CONDITION: uncleaned, scuffed, scratched with soldier’s cryptic carving to identify it. Sling is sound with weak torn area adjacent to one sling loop, balance is “as found” stained & soiled, roller buckle has dark smooth iron patina. PROVENANCE: Cullen Smith estate collection. (02-17247/JS). $3000-4,000.