$20,910
Joseph Eliot's Cheese Box Canteen, c. 1776, cheese box-style canteen with pine sides, carved on one side with "IOSEPh/ELIOT/1776," one iron wire cord loop remaining on the side, dia. 7 3/8, wd. 2 3/4 in. Provenance: By family descent to the consignor. Note: Joseph Eliot (or Elliot) marched on the Lexington alarm, Siege of Boston, New York Campaigns of 1776, and fought at the Battle of Saratoga. He became sick and was sent home on furlough where he died not long after, on December 15th, 1777. His canteen is listed as being owned in 1908 by his descendant, Charles Darwin Elliot. It was sold to the family of the consignor after C.D. Elliot died. Estimate $3,000-5,000 Missing some of the original rose head nails but in overall very good condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-26
