Wednesday, May 29, 2013

TIN CANTEEN DUG VICKSBURG

I'm not sure what time period this canteen is from, but it was dug here in Vicksburg this past week. It's apparently made of tin with a soldered joint. The spout has threads, which I believe would indicate a post-Civil War production, perhaps 1880s to 1900s.



Monday, May 20, 2013

REPRO ART NOUVEAU

I love the graceful lines of this reproduction art nouveau sculpture. Perhaps my enjoyment has something to do with the subject.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

ANCIENT CRUCIFIX

I purchased this Crucifix at an estate sale here in Vicksburg many years ago. It's one of my favorite pieces.

The wooden cross and rendering of Jesus are meticulously carved

I have no idea the age of the piece, but I would guess it is quite old.




Wednesday, May 1, 2013

WWII CAP - ID UNKNOWN

This cap was bought along with some other WWII relics a while back. I haven't been able to identify it. I suspect it may be French, but that's just a guess.

The number "59" is stamped inside.