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Here is a Fine Pair of ca. 1840s-1850s “Screw & Spike” Spurs ! Both are in excellent condition and the screw out shanks still work correctly on both, and both rowels still spin freely. The original silver plating is probably 75% to 85% still intact, and the pair displays great. These could have been privately purchased by militia or regular army officers before the war, as well as any well-to-do individuals who wanted a fancy pair of spurs. Very Nice Pair of Uncommon Pre-War Silver Plated Spurs ! [ L.L. ]

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Here is a Nice Example of the Revolutionary War Period Fascine Knife or “Bill Hook” ! According to the Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, by George C. Nuemann and Frank J. Kravic, p. 118, “These were cutting tools used in clearing brush and light growth. They were officially issued to the troops for engineering purposes, but because of the large numbers recovered from military sites, must have been a common camp implement.” The example here very much resembles specimen #6 shown on that page, with the “extended axe-type addition.” It measures about 13.5 inches total length, with the blade being about 9 inches from the ricasso to the bend. The blades show an old coat of rust, but have been preserved and lightly coated. The old wood handle has split at some point, and really shows its age, but the iron ferrule is still present at the front. The back of the handle shows a wire reinforcement and the very end of the tang peened over a thick brass or copper washer. This Fascine Knife Shows Very Well & is ready for someone’s Revolutionary War Display ! [ L.L.]

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Here is Another Nice Revolutionary War Era Fascine Knife or “Bill Hook” ! According to the Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, by George C. Nuemann and Frank J. Kravic, p. 118, “These were cutting tools used in clearing brush and light growth. They were officially issued to the troops for engineering purposes, but because of the large numbers recovered from military sites, must have been a common camp implement.” This example measures right at 16 inches long, with the blade being about 11 inches in length. The hand forged blade is still in good condition with a brown color, but no active rusting and an old coat of preservative. The handle is composed of multiple sections of leather pressed down on each other to the guard area, with a 4 inch long, curled iron back guard peened over the end of the tang. Knives like there were used from the 1740s to the early 1800s, mostly by the military. A Great Displaying Old Fascine Knife or Bill Hook !

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Here is an Excellent and RARE Revolutionary War Period Soldier’s Hand Carved Wood Shaving Dish, with old Horsehair Brush ! The bowl measures about 8.25 inches long, by 3.75 inches wide, at the widest point, and shows remnants of an ancient, almost forest green paint. The little brush constructed of horse hair pushed thru a hollow stick, and bound with twine on both sides, measures just over 4.5 inches length. As the old tag says, there is a very similar example in the Fort Ticonderoga Museum, and another one in the book, Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, by Neumann & Kravic, page 240. Just a Super Neat Piece of American History that Displays Great ! [ L.L. ]

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Here is a Wonderful “War of 1812”, Wood Cheese Box Canteen ! It shows the typical construction of two wood faces, secured by a tightly wrapped edge or rim of wood, without metal bands, and having no spout. Usually these sported three leather sling loops, and though this has only one remaining that is unattached, you can still see the rose head tacks, where all three would have been attached. The canteen still retains a generous amount of its original dark robin’s egg blue paint, that really looks great, showing some small areas of loss, mostly around the edges, with the typical use dings and scratches but nothing major. Stenciled on the front in black are the large capital letters, “ E. K. “ which also still show very well. These letters could possibly be a soldier’s initials but more likely the name of the Militia Unit he served in. The bung hole or spout area shows no signs of mouse damage, as sometimes seen on wooden canteens. Overall, Just a Beautiful Blue “Cheese Box” or War of 1812 Canteen with Black Stenciled Letters “ E. K. “ ! [ L.L. ]

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