[CIVIL WAR]. Artillery grease bucket.
Sale 1046 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
Lots 1-296
Jun 21, 2022
10:00AM ET
Lots 297-560
Jun 22, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$200 -
$300
Own a similar item?
Request An Estimate
Sold for $406
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Artillery grease bucket.
Approx. 8 in. dia. x 7 in. ht. iron bucket with separately applied top and bottom pieces riveted in place, and pivoting domed lid attached to a riveted stud at one end to allow it to cover and uncover the 3 1/2 in. dia. top hole at will (pockmarked and pitted throughout, with some rusting and significant flaking and wear to black paint surface). Bucket retains original chain link handle with 2 in. dia. O-ring allowing the bucket to be hung from the bottom of the limber or cannon, but lacks the "T" shaped toggle. Chain is attached at either side of the bucket by sturdy panels secured with 3 rivets each.
An important piece of an equipment carried by an artillery gun crew, the grease or tar bucket held the grease used to lubricate the axles of the carriage.
The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.