US Civil War Philadelphia Depot Bullseye Canteen, Complete
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $475.00

Original era manufacture. A Philadelphia Depot canteen bearing the makers name "J.Hall Rohrman Philad" on the spout which were produced under contract in August of 1863, and February 1864.The brown wool-jean cloth cover shows scattered wear but is quite sound for its age, with its original linen shoulder strap intact. The original cork stopper is in place, still secured with a length of old string.This canteen comes with copies of an auction sales sheet dating to November of 2008, when a well known Civil War collector's estate was sold.