VERY RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "BOY HIKER" CANTEEN, c.1890
DESCRIPTION: Rare & unusual Boyco "BOY HIKER" canteen. Very similar to the Civil War style, with a canvas like cover. stitched around the edge on both sides as shown. 2 buckles on the side for connecting straps. Strap has been shortened and sides tied together as shown. Top has "Boyco" stamped on the screw-on top.
Measures about 7 1/4" diameter x 2" wide. Obviously used by a young hiker or camper, probably about 1890, before Boy Scouting was established. Must have come in very handy and he must have been very proud wearing it !!
A scarce early antique item, nice condition overall.
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