Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set, ca. 1861–1865 / SOLD

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Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set, ca. 1861–1865

 

Fine example of a wartime folding combination eating utensil consisting of a steel knife blade and brass spoon folding into dark wood grips with nickel-silver bolsters. The knife tang is clearly stamped “UNION KNIFE CO.”  Of Naigatuck, CT.”

 

This manufacture the “Union Knife Company,” was a well-known Connecticut cutler supplying both the civilian and military markets during the Civil War.  Complete with honest period patina and smooth, functional pivots. A classic example of the type of personal mess gear carried by Union soldiers in the field.

 

Inventory Number: CAM 636

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The Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set (ca. 1861–1865) features a spoon, knife, and fork attached to a single handle, shown against a white background.
Close-up of a Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set (ca. 1861–1865), showing engraved text on the blade and handle.
The Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set (ca. 1861–1865) features a brass spoon on one side, a metal two-pronged fork on the other, and a dark handle.
The Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set (ca. 1861–1865) is a pocket utensil with a dark handle, featuring a folding spoon, fork, and knife, shown isolated on a white background.
The Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set (ca. 1861–1865) features a vintage dark-handled pocket utensil with knife, fork, and spoon extended, displayed against a white background.
The Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set (ca. 1861–1865) features a wooden handle with attached, extendable spoon, knife, and fork in one compact multi-tool utensil.
The Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set (ca. 1861–1865) features a knife, two-pronged fork, and brass spoon on a dark handle, displayed against a white background.
The Civil War “Union Knife Co.” Soldier’s Folding Mess Set (ca. 1861–1865) features a spoon, knife, and fork attached to a single handle, shown against a white background.

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