Rev War Era Camp Wooden Canteen or Powder Barrel
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Choice Revolutionary War Soldier's Camp Powder Barrel
c. 1770-1780s Revolutionary War Era, Soldiers Camp Wooden Stave Barrel Style Powder Barrel with Wrought-Iron Bands, Choice Very Fine.
This choice quality original Military Style Wooden Powder Barrel measures about 7.75" long sitting on end and 6.5" in diameter tall laid down being 5" in diameter at its ends. This example has an unusual feature being a 1/2" raised metal pour spout, and as typical is lacking the plug. The wood and iron strap surface has a nice patina with dark areas from age with early nails supporting the straps and the spout has a nice shape. The four original forged metal bands are fully intact. This standard Barrel type is as shown and described in the Neumann reference work titled, "Early American Antique Country Furnishings" and is typically also illustrated in similar references on the Revolutionary War Era. There is some light actual light overall wear from use, the color and condition is quite natural and exceptional. An impressive addition to any Revolutionary War Military Collection having nice eye appeal for display.
Choice Revolutionary War Soldier's Camp Powder Barrel
c. 1770-1780s Revolutionary War Era, Soldiers Camp Wooden Stave Barrel Style Powder Barrel with Wrought-Iron Bands, Choice Very Fine.
This choice quality original Military Style Wooden Powder Barrel measures about 7.75" long sitting on end and 6.5" in diameter tall laid down being 5" in diameter at its ends. This example has an unusual feature being a 1/2" raised metal pour spout, and as typical is lacking the plug. The wood and iron strap surface has a nice patina with dark areas from age with early nails supporting the straps and the spout has a nice shape. The four original forged metal bands are fully intact. This standard Barrel type is as shown and described in the Neumann reference work titled, "Early American Antique Country Furnishings" and is typically also illustrated in similar references on the Revolutionary War Era. There is some light actual light overall wear from use, the color and condition is quite natural and exceptional. An impressive addition to any Revolutionary War Military Collection having nice eye appeal for display.
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Rev War Era Camp Wooden Canteen or Powder Barrel
Estimate $800 - $1,000
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