REVOLUTIONARY WAR RELIC – SOLDIER-MADE SPOON FROM NORTH REDOUBT, NY

REVOLUTIONARY WAR RELIC – SOLDIER-MADE SPOON FROM NORTH REDOUBT, NY

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$250.00

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Item Code: 2025-1996

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Offered here is a soldier-made spoon in fine, relic condition. This illustrates the necessity of soldiers to be able to craft items not provided to them by the Continental army.

Constructed from a scrap of tin, a simple spoon was fashioned. The bowl shape is obvious and well done. The handle was simply formed by hammering/folding the opposite end and used as is, or perhaps an additional wood handle was fitted in the end.

Rusty as to be expected of any excavated iron relic, but in remarkably solid condition. Cleaned and coated. Measures approximately 5.5” long x 2” wide across the bowl.

Recovered in the 1970s at the site of the North Redoubt near Garrison, New York. This was a crucial part of the Hudson Highlands defenses during the American Revolution. It, along with the South Redoubt, was built to protect the Hudson River, which was vital for transporting troops and supplies. These redoubts, along with the Great Chain at West Point, aimed to prevent British ships from navigating the river. Occupied from about 1778 to 1783.

Revolutionary War relics are always a rarity, and as we celebrate the Semi-quincentennial (250th) anniversary during the next few years, these items will only be more difficult to obtain.  [jet][ph:L]

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