Civil War Tinware & Canteens
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Tin Messplate, 9"diameter. Shaped similar to a pie plate. Tin
coated steel.................$ 9.95
Messplate, 2" Deep Dish. 9" diameter. Stainless Steel. Stamped
US or CS in the center of the plate.
Easy to keep clean, rust free, and once used you won't be able to tell it is
Stainless.... $14.95
Canteen
Half, Steel. One half of a smoothside canteen. Used as a plate or bowl.
Has a small half circle cutout for the spout that makes a handy thumb notch.
Nice American made quality with a wire loop twisted onto the edge by the notch
to facilitate a handle of some sort (your design in the field)..........$12.95
Heavy Tin Cup, 28oz. Hand Made with Lead Free Solder. Nice reproduction
made from very stout tin coated steel as per the originals. Wire in handles
wrap around the wire embedded inside the top rim for durability. Made in the
US...............................................$16.95
Heavy Tin Cup, 18oz, Smaller size. Hand Made with Lead Free
Solder. Nice reproduction made from heavy tin coated steel per the originals.
Made in the US.......................................................$14.00
Tin Cup, Economical reproduction. Warranted for no leaks. Tin coated
steel. Rolled edge bottom. Large size, 28oz, ...............................$
12.95
Tin Cup, no leak, Sm 14 oz, Economy reproduction Warranted for no leaks.
Rolled edge bottom. Tin coated steel..................................$ 9.95
Copper Cup, 28oz, Heavy Solid Copper, Nicely made with lead free solder.
Handle has reinforced edges................................................................$15.00
Stainless Steel Cup, 28oz. Hand Made with no solder. Nice reproduction
made from very sturdy Stainless Steel. Avoid damage to your cup, and rust in
your food and drink................................................$15.00
Tin Mucket, Heavy cup with lid and bail. Hand soldered with Lead Free
Solder 32oz. Riveted bail holders and stout wire bail.............................................................$28.00
Stainless Steel Mucket, Heavy Cup with lid and bail, 32oz. All Stainless
Steel. Avoid rust and impurities in your food and drink. Our Stainless Steel
Mucket has a brushed steel finish so you don't look totally anachronistic when
using your mucket in camp...$24.00
Cartridge Box Tins, Federal style double tins. Hand soldered heavier
gauge tin coated steel. US made. Per pair................................................$
Out of Stock
Cartridge Box Tins, Economy. Slightly less substantial than above. Very
serviceable. Our most popular seller..Per pr...$ 7.50
For a more period look, the handle can be removed, and a "Hand Forged" iron handle applied by a blacksmith.
Dishpan, Large 12" dia. 5" deep...Handmade.
Upper Body is three sections with sloped sides. Lead Free Solder of
course.........................................................$34.00
Cigar Tin, hand
made by the Village Tin Smith. This little box measures 7 1/4" X 2 1/4"
and 1" deep. Removable lid and folded edges for safety. Will hold eight
Marsh Wheeling Stogies or similar cigars. Keep them fresh and intact with this
pocket sized container.....$12.95
Tin Matchbox, Handy little match box holder made from tin by the Village
Tinsmith. Measures 2 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 5/8" and just the right
size to hold one of our boxes of Lucifers. Has a rough edge on one side in case
you can find some "strike anywhere" matches. Sliding cover that keeps
everything protected from the elements.
Nice for your impression...................................................................$9.95
Hardtack Cutter, Hand made in the USA by the Village Tinsmith. Measures
3" X 3" with a tin handle soldered on. 16 teeth inside to perforate
your dough. Includes instructions for making a batch of hard tack...........................................................................................$14.95
Tin
Candle Box, 3" X 6", Hand made tin box with closing lid.
Lid is hinged on one full side for stability. Candle holder swivels out for
use. Great for storage of matches and candles. The box is used as a reflector
when open.......$22.95
Tin Candle Lantern, Hand crafted with attached supports over each glass
for protection and stability. Glass on 3 sides, and solid tin back that slides
open for candle maintenance, as well as serving as a reflector.12" tall.
Sturdily built. We have been selling this same pattern for 25 years with great
success. Copy of an original design........$49.95
Tin Personal Lantern,
Hand made by the Village Tinsmith in NC. This is a handy little lantern for
every day use. Measures 7 1/4" tall X 2" thick and 3 3/4" wide.
Front glass slides up to light or change the candle. Black coated tin exterior
with shiny tin interior for reflection. Includes a handy bail handle for carrying................$27.50
Wooden Candle Lantern, Oak. 12" tall, glass on 3 sides. Mirror
on the fourth side for reflection. Very nicely made. Features a swiveling brass
heat guard. Candle is lit or changed by raising a wooden rod which raises the
candle platform. Pinned construction for easy cleanup or side glass replacement.
Brass thimble to prevent fire damage if your candle burns down to the bottom.
This lantern has a light oak stain and oiled finish to protect the wood. Looks
great.
Hand made by a backwoods Kentucky Craftsman that only comes to the flatlands
to sell lanterns.........................................$27.50
US Canteen, Tin. Beeswax lined in our shop. Lead free pewter spout.
Cork and chain included. Wool cover available in the following colors- Dark
Blue, Grey, Sky Blue, Tan. (US Regulations.) The color of the wool cover does
not indicate the persuasion (North or South). Cloth Sling. Exact copy of the
originals in our collection.......................Out of Stock
US Canteen, Stainless Steel.
American Made!
Lead free pewter spout.
Cork and chain included.
Wool cover available in the following colors- Dark Blue, Grey, Sky Blue, Tan.
(US Regulations.) The color of the wool cover does not indicate the persuasion
(North or South). Cloth Sling. Exact copy of the originals in our collection,
except stainless steel for maintenance free use.....................$49.95
Child's US Canteen. As above, but 1/2 size (approx 16oz). Stainless
Steel, so maintenance free.. Dark blue or grey wool cover. Smoothside only.
Correct cloth or webbing sling. Cork and chain included.
Great for that "Little Trooper" or when a full size canteen is not
warranted. Also useful as a discreet flask.
I have an original canteen in my collection this size...........$25.00
Leather Canteen Sling, Black, with period style roller buckle. 72"
Long. For US or CS canteens..................$16.50
US Canteens are available bullseye or smoothside.
All US Canteens include cork & chain as well as a sling.
Cork & Chain, For US or CS Canteens. All of our canteens are sold
with the cork assembly included. This is the Cork and Chain assembly as a replacement
unit. Made as per the originals with a steel ring and screw washer with a high
quality cork body. Chain is the same as those found on period canteens....................................................$
4.50
CS Tin Drum Canteen, Hand soldered tin. Beeswax lined, with sling.
Folded and sewn linen sling. Three soldered straps around the perimeter to hold
the sling. Made by the Village Tinsmith in NC.
We have the plain side variety right now. (We are out of the CS Embossed- as
shown)
Holds approximately one quart. All of our canteens are complete with a cork
and chain. 6 1/2" Diameter..................$38.00
CS Drum Canteen, Stainless Steel. Nice quality stamped stainless steel.
Embossed with a raised center and C S. Copy of an original design, only rust
free. Three soldered straps around the perimeter to hold the sling.
Folded and sewn linen sling. Canteen is 6 1/2 " diameter and 2" wide.
Holds approximately one quart...........................$29.95
CS Copper Canteen. Also used by civilians. A very nice example of a solid
sheet copper canteen. Measures 5 1/2" diameter and 2" wide. Holds
just less than one quart. Folded and sewn linen sling. Three soldered straps
around the perimeter to hold the sling.
Comes with cork and chain. (Note- Not for use with caustic or acidic fluids
such as orange juice or soda pop.)
CS Wood Canteen, Our Best quality. Handmade in the US. Thin wooden
slats around wooden disks. Approx 9" Diameter. Correct tin straps hold
it all together. Three tin straps along the edge to hold the sling as well.
Copper spout and collar. Poly lining inside makes this canteen guaranteed never
to leak. Stained and oiled. Webbing sling. Exact copy of an original in the
collection of the maker.(Except for the liner). This is a very fine reproduction
wooden canteen suitable for any CS impression.....................$49.95
CS Wood Canteen, Our economy version. Handmade with wooden slats and
two metal rings holding everything together. Comes with a wooden stopper. Approx
9" Diameter. Holds approx one quart of water. Linen strap. These are wax
lined in our shop.........................................$32.50
CS Canteens come with a plain cork, or wooden stopper depending on the model.
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