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The Al and Carol Cali Collection

Sun, Jan 18, 2026 04:00PM EST - Sun, Feb 1, 2026 04:00PM EST
Lot 14

Hand-Hammered Copper Indian Chief Canteen, Signed and Dated 1918

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
Hand etched verso lower edge, “Made by H. Dentach (SP?), Feb. 6th, 1918”WWI Era hand hammered copper canteen. Dated 1918, this canteen fits very well into the arts and crafts movement of the 1890s to 1920s. The arts and craft movement of this time placed an emphasis on hand labor and visible process, the celebration of honest materials, such as a polished copper, and the rejection of industrial perfection, all of which are exhibited in this copper art piece. Center in this copper canteen is a repousse Native American medallion, also emblematic of the American Indian revival/romantic primitive movement of the early 20th centuryDimensions: 7.75” x 7.25” x 7.25”Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available.

Condition

Good. Sans lid.