Revolutionary War Oval Tin Canteen, circa 1740 – 1780 (ON HOLD,MS)

This is another nice piece being offered which came out of the 60-year Revolutionary War collection I am working on. It is an Oval Tin Canteen, circa 1740 – 1780. It measures 7 ½” x 5 ¾” x 1 ½” and has three rounded sling loops and all seams are soldered. It also has a carrying cord which appears to be original to the canteen.

I found an identical example of this canteen that states “Captured at Yorktown, Va.” It has the same measurement, but at one time a Civil War era cork and chain was added (probably by a modern day collector for display).

There were both Revolutionary War battles and Civil War battles at Yorktown. Examining the canteen, the style, and manufacturing, it dates more to the Revolutionary War. Being tagged with “Captured”, I would say it was the Cornwallis surrender, not taken from a Confederate soldier.

Anyway, a very nice early canteen in great condition. I have pictures of this canteen and if I have a 4^th Edition of my canteen book, I will include it.