was attached to the opening and was connected to the handle by two rings and
a chain. A toggle bolt was fastened to the handle by two links and a swivel.
This allowed the bucket to be attached to the eye of the axle strap on the
carriage. The sponge bucket held water for dipping the sponge-head into when
washing out the cannon tube. Not to be confused with the wooden water
bucket.
TAR BUCKET: Also referred to as a grease bucket.
The tar bucket was made of sheet iron, 7.2- inches in diameter and 8-inches
in height. It had a metal cover which was secured to the bucket by a metal
stud riveted to the top. The handle was a chain attached to two hooks on the
bucket. The tar bucket held the tar.
Buyer beware! This pile of buckets were all available for sale during the Brimfield, MA., Antique/Flea Market this past May 2003. They are NOT AMERICAN CIVIL WAR and are from overseas. The boxes in the back ground of the photograph were imported from China. Maybe someone knows the originating source? They are sold on eBay and at shows as water buckets, etc. from the Confederate artillery and other stories as well. This is not true.
