EXTRA TALL TIN CUP FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

EXTRA TALL TIN CUP FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

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Item Code: 1202-1024

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This is an interesting old “relic” from a local G.A.R. veterans’ post.

This is a large Civil War-era heavy tin cup. It has a diameter of 4.5” and is 6” tall. It has soldered handle and seams, with a flat bottom, which is typical of mid-19th century tin ware. The cup is very solid, showing signs of typical use for its age.

The different styles, shapes, and sizes of tinware were abundant in Civil War camps and sutlers provided plenty of tinware to choose from. Very seldom do you come across cups this large.

This piece was once part of the collection in the Miller G.A.R. Post #551 in York Springs, PA. The Miller Post had been chartered July 2, 1887, and was active until disbanded sometime between 1919 and 1924, with its relics left in the hands of David Starry, likely its youngest member, but also its post adjutant and the post commander in 1919 at least, at which time the post was down to just seven “comrades.” These remained in the hands of the Starry family until purchased in the 1970s by well-known Maryland antique and Civil War dealer Tom Gordon and his father. Starry served twice, mustering into service at Gettysburg November 6 as a musician (drummer) with Co. A, 165th Pennsylvania Infantry and was honorably discharged with his company July 28, 1863, in Gettysburg. He enlisted a second time February 1, 1864, mustering in as a Private in Co. B of 21st PA Cavalry on February 3, 1864, and mustering out with the company July 8, 1865. Starry was both a member of the post and its commander in 1919.  He had been entrusted with the items as the youngest member of the post though, ironically, he was not the last survivor. The post disbanded sometime prior to 1924; Starry died June 9, 1925.  [jet][ph:L]

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