Antique sponge bucket, looks like the type used in the Civil War field artillery. Heavy, over 3lbs, shows great age and use. Somewhat crude manufacture, but sturdy and robust.
About 8 1/2" tall, handle sticks up about another 5", and about 7 across. Some pinholes visible in bottom. Piece has great character and look. The item "Civil War Era Iron Cannon Water Sponge Bucket Grease Tar Pail Confederate Union" is in sale since Wednesday, March 15, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Artillery Gear, Equipment".
The seller is "rvjensen5zd3" and is located in Omaha, Nebraska. This item can be shipped worldwide.