The Scarlet Scarab -- Temptations & Delights of the Past

Copper, Brass, Tin, & Metal Accoutrements
Accoutrement. In English, the word Accoutrements has a number of meanings, in the 18th century it was referred to as an accessory or apparatus needed for their task or journey.

Colonial Copper Folding Pocket Lantern
with Real Horn Panel

This gorgeous folding pocket lantern/candle box measures 5.25" (high) x 3.25" (wide) x 1" (deep) when folded shut, and set up takes us minimal table space (approximately 4x4 inches). The box is custom made of copper that will obtain a beautiful natural patina.

Copper Folding Pocket Lantern with Horn Panel
The front panel which measures just under 3x5 inches contains a thin panel of natural light colored horn (historically used for lantern and candle box panes). The box closed will hold two candles and transports easily in portmanteau, haversack, camp box, or other personal pack for minimizing gear for re-enactments. $40.00 each

Brass Spyglasses Telescopes

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All Brass Spy Glasses

The optics on these telescopes create a crystal clear image. Modeled after the seafaring, Old World telescopes of the 18th century. Working optics with 10x magnification. Two sizes are available:

12X Top one above: 12X magnification, open=18 inches with sun shade, collapsed about 6.5 inches.
$55.00 each.
10X Lower one above : 10X magnification, open=16 inches, collasped under 6 inches. $45.00 each.

Brass and Nickel Officer Gorgets German Silver or Brass Gorgets
Either the nnickel (german silver) or brass gorget pictured with the black twill tape and the two brass buttons.The widest part across is just over 5.0 inches and the drop/depth is about 4.5 inches overall.. They were worn by military officers as part of their uniforms. The last remant of armor. The local militia sometimes used them as their only mark of rank. These symbols of rank and esteem were presented to native leaders as well, and gradually lost their official status and became a standard trade item. Some were plain while others bore a royal animal or motif. These gorgets, made from nickel silver (german), follow the standard and are offered in a plain style. They are authentic to the Revolutionary War and French & Indian War periods.
$30.00 each

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Vintage Style Brass Oval Snuff/Tinder Box
This brass oval box is copied from an original I have (believed to be 19th century by some and late 18th century by others). The length is 3.0 inches long and 2.0 inches wide, by 1.0 inch deep. The piece will close snug to use the piece for snuff, and can be used as fire-starting kit or other trinkets.
$35.00 each

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Vintage Key Style Corkscrew Cork Screw

Vintage Key Style Corkscrew

2-piece corkscrew beautifully done in an antique brass finish, it is a very decorative piece for your bar or kitchen, yet very functional. The handle pull will accommodate two fingers very comfortably to pull the cork from a bottle of wine. It was and is a wonderful gift idea. The piece together measures 5 inches long and 1.75 inches wide at the handle.
$15.00 each.