CIVIL WAR RICHARDS’ PATENT MESS UTENSIL SET

CIVIL WAR RICHARDS’ PATENT MESS UTENSIL SET

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William Richards stated in his patent application, "the object of this invention is to provide a simple and efficient knife fork and spoon for camp purposes at small cost and which, when not in use, can be so put together as to occupy but little space in a soldier's knapsack so as to inconvenience him as little as possible." The utensils were also sturdy, in contrast to many supplied by the recruiting services, and by sliding together were less likely to poke holes in a cloth haversack on the march.

The design was simple, consisting of two pieces: a solid metal combination fork and spoon and a knife, each with turned down flanges that would serve as handles and also enable the two pieces to slide into one another. This was one of the more popular sets purchased by new soldiers, friends, families, and well-wishers to make army life easier.

The parts exhibit a smooth pewter-gray tone overall. Each piece retains most of the maker’s patent stamp, “RICHARDS / PATENT, JULY 23, 1861”. Pieces fit together perfectly.

This would be a great addition to a display of camp and soldier’s personal gear.  [jet][ph:L]

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