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CIVIL WAR US ARTILLERY TAR/GREASE BUCKET:  One of the more iconic Civil War Artillery implements, these heavy iron Tar Buckets were supplied to every gun and caisson.  Measuring 8” tall and 7” in diameter, the bucket has two stout “ears” to which is attached the suspension ring and chain assembly, for hanging the bucket from a hook under the axle of the caisson or gun carriage.  

This bucket shows some cosmetic evidence of age, but is otherwise in very good condition.  All of the metal is solid with no weak points or holes.  All of the seams are intact and all of the original components are present.  The top lid turns freely on the pivot pin, is in full form, and secures properly in the closed position where it engages the locking pin.  Much of the original black paint is present, with the remainder of the metal surfaces having light pitting and an even aged patina.  

Before dismissing this Tar Bucket as too heavy or cumbersome for your collection, consider assembling a display similar to a very attractive grouping I saw years ago.  Although the collector did not own an artillery piece, he had collected a nice grouping of Civil War artillery implements and uniform pieces.  He built a rack that would support the longer handles of a wiper, rammer and worm in a classic “stand of arms” arrangement, and suspended a tar bucket below the implement heads, creating an impressive display.   

This is a very good, solid example and would never need to be upgraded.  $495.00

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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