Lot 204F COOL WATERS #503/2500
COOL WATERS #503/2500
APPROX. 7" BY 9"
APPROX. 4.68 LBS.
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER. WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
The sculpture “Cool Water” (sometimes listed as “Cool Waters”) by Francis Barnum is a limited-edition pewter Civil War collectible sculpture produced through Chilmark Fine Pewter in the late 1980s. It is one of Barnum’s more symbolic, non-battlefield themed works, focusing on survival and relief rather than combat.
Historical idea behind the sculpture
The meaning of “Cool Water” comes directly from a major reality of Civil War life: water was one of the most critical and scarce resources for soldiers in the field.
During the American Civil War (1861–1865), soldiers often:
marched for long distances in heat and dust,
carried limited water supplies,
relied on rivers, wells, or roadside springs,
and frequently suffered from dehydration during campaigns.
Access to clean, “cool” drinking water could mean the difference between endurance and collapse during forced marches or battles.
All items in this auction are sold as-is, where-is. Bidders and buyers agree to hold Loomis Auctioneers harmless for any and all descriptions, quality, specifications, claims, item history, internet search references, or any other representations.
It is the bidder’s/buyer’s full responsibility is to perform their own due diligence before placing a bid.
Do not bid until you have read and agreed to the full Terms and Conditions of this auction, located in Sales Lot #3TC.
By bidding and purchasing, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to all auction terms and conditions.
APPROX. 7" BY 9"
APPROX. 4.68 LBS.
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER. WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
The sculpture “Cool Water” (sometimes listed as “Cool Waters”) by Francis Barnum is a limited-edition pewter Civil War collectible sculpture produced through Chilmark Fine Pewter in the late 1980s. It is one of Barnum’s more symbolic, non-battlefield themed works, focusing on survival and relief rather than combat.
Historical idea behind the sculpture
The meaning of “Cool Water” comes directly from a major reality of Civil War life: water was one of the most critical and scarce resources for soldiers in the field.
During the American Civil War (1861–1865), soldiers often:
marched for long distances in heat and dust,
carried limited water supplies,
relied on rivers, wells, or roadside springs,
and frequently suffered from dehydration during campaigns.
Access to clean, “cool” drinking water could mean the difference between endurance and collapse during forced marches or battles.
All items in this auction are sold as-is, where-is. Bidders and buyers agree to hold Loomis Auctioneers harmless for any and all descriptions, quality, specifications, claims, item history, internet search references, or any other representations.
It is the bidder’s/buyer’s full responsibility is to perform their own due diligence before placing a bid.
Do not bid until you have read and agreed to the full Terms and Conditions of this auction, located in Sales Lot #3TC.
By bidding and purchasing, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to all auction terms and conditions.
Important Notice
BIDDING STARS SOON!Approx $250,000 Collection (Original Purchase price per the family. Purchased for an investment )
STILL PROCESSING SALES LOTS. TOTAL PCS OVER 150 :
FROM THE ESTATE OF MR. & MRS. WILLIAM DOYLE
FRANCIS BARNUM SCULPTURES RARE & LIMITED EDITION / 150 PCS PLUS
CIVIL WAR , OLD WEST , WILDLIFE . All MADE IN AMERICA OF THE FINEST PEWTER AND AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP. ALL SIGNED BY FRANCIS BARNUM
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