An early wooden hooped and banded canteen in original red paint. 
Constructed of pine wood with horizontal staves shaped accordingly to form a triangular body. Four ash wood bands secure its body and feature interlocking joints formed and shaved by its maker preventing seperation and keeping staves intact. One stave at its top displays a proudly formed bunghole for drinking access. Shaped and chamfered heads are of oak wood (likely white oak) to prevent shrinkage. 
Kegs of this form have early origins in Colonial America. Old probate records record existence as early as 1724 and likely have origins in Hingham, MA due to their large cooperage production.
Retains phenomenal red paint with historical qualities and extremely light wear from use, a feature seldom seen with early canteens given their extensive use. 
A desirable and uncommon size at 7 1/4"W x 7"T. 
New England, possibly Hingham, MA. Ca. 1770-1800.