#15A • Canteen marked C.S. - Confederate States

Part of Virginia Stoneware and Crocks, Tobacco Advertising, Penny Scales, Sterling Silver, Brand New Winchester mo. 94's, Antiques (live auction by Damewood Auctioneers)

High bid $10,000.00

Status: Sold

Metal canteen with the letter "CS" embossed on both sides, Appears to be at least partially made of tin. Old degraded corn cob stopper. One of the strap clips is broken. The late-William C. Whitmore had a great uncle, Carlton Shafer, who was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Confederacy. Though we have no paperwork to attribute this canteen to him, it is worth noting.