[CIVIL WAR]. Confederate canteen captured at Port Hudson by Sergeant Charles F. Waldron, Co. C, 24th Maine Infantry Regiment.

7 1/4 in. dia. x 2 1/4 in. dp. wooden drum canteen with iron hardware and carved body (scratching and surface cracking throughout, with some chipping to and gapping between staves; even pitting to hardware and missing two of three retaining loops; sling not present). Canteen retains separately carved wood spout, though mounting hole has loosened too significantly to retain it. One side with artistically carved identification, "Chs. F. Waldron / Co. C. 24th Regt. Me. Vols. / Port Hudson, / LA. / July 8th. 1863."

Charles F. Waldron of Canaan, Maine, enlisted as a sergeant on 13 October 1862, and mustered into Co. C, 24th Maine Infantry Regiment that same day. The 9-month regiment was ordered to Port Hudson in May of 1863 and participated in the entirety of the lengthy siege to regain command of the Mississippi River. The regiment was ordered home on 24 July, and mustered out in August.

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

To request further details about this lot, please email [email protected]

Please contact the Auction Specialist for details.

Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

[email protected]513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[CIVIL WAR]. Confederate canteen captured at Port Hudson by Sergeant Charles F. Waldron, Co. C, 24th Maine Infantry Regiment.

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup