Lot 520
[CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Federal Philadelphia Depot bullseye canteen. 
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Estimate
$300 - 500
Price Realized
$250
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Federal Philadelphia Depot bullseye canteen. 

Bullseye canteen with brown wool cover and approx. 4 ft. folded and sewn linen sling (body with denting to both sides; sling with heavy wear including fraying and discoloration; cover with some areas of loss). Twine replaced. Spout retains traces of Joseph Hall Rohrman's Philadelphia maker's mark. 

Rohrman was contracted to produce canteens for the military in 1863 and 1864.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
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