Original Items: Only Ones Available. This is a unique lot of four unusual canteens, each not commonly found on the market today. Realistically these are bargain priced, with some of these canteens individually can be occasionally found on the market (when, and if ,they ever do come up) for around $250 each. This is an excellent opportunity for a collector to obtain some seldom found pieces of individual kit!
The lot includes:
– British Boer War/WWI Officer’s Private Purchase Canteen with original khaki cotton cover. Silver screw cap still retains its original cork stopper. All strap retention loops are intact.
– British Boer War Model 1895 General Service Canteen. Blue Enameled. With Original Buff Leather Strap. Missing Stopper.
– Italian WWI Flask Style Canteen with original cover and partial securing strap. A very rare canteen that is almost never encountered in any condition! Missing the stopper.
– Belgian WWI Canteen with “Trench Art” embellishments. Bottle only. No Stopper, Cover or strap. Original owner gave the canteen body a “hammered” appearance and inscribed on the front: “Neuve Chapelle/March 10th/1915.
An excellent “bargain basement” lot! Ready to add to the collection!