The Scarlet Scarab -- Temptations & Delights of the Past

Food, Drink, & Eating 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.

Copper Rum Ration Cup
Great for sipping and obtaining your rations whether you are a Continental Soldier, Royal Navy Sailor, or Pirate alike (approximately a half gill in measure). Copper outside and tin lined to enjoy your beverage choices safely.
$15.00 each

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Copper Tankard
This traditional tapered tankard is 4.25 inches tall, over 2.75 inches wide at the mouth, 3.5 inches in diameter at the base, and will hold about 16 oz of liquid (not overwhelmingly large, and yet not so small to enjoy a complete cold one). The body of the tankard is the authentic two piece construction with a seperate bottom, not a modern stamped one piece. It will fit the bill for a piece of houseware pilfered by passing troops, campfollower's baggage items, gentleman's mess, or any good pirate. Convenient size for packing or transporting, and made intentionally sturdy for many years of enjoyable use. The handle is comfortable even for a larger man's hand.
$30.00 each

Tin Tankard
This tapered tankard is 4.5 inches tall, over 2.5 inches wide at the mouth, 3.5 inches in diameter at the base, and will hold about 14 oz of liquid. It will fill the bill for house wares pilfered by passing troops or a gentleman's mess. Convenient size for packing or transporting, and made sturdy for intended many years of use.
$15.00 each

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	*Tin Bowl* Everyone should have a bowl or two and we offer this most useful size. Just right for a nice helping of corn soup or great for preparing food as well as serving it. A real camp necessity that is also authentic to the period. 6" dia. x 2-1/4" deep. Stainless steel, so you don't have to replace it every season!. $12.00 each
	*Horn Spoons* Four sizes/styles are available, made of natural cow horn, $6.00 each Regular Spoon (pictured to the left) BOILER (short wide handle, fits perfectly in a bean boiler, pictured on the right)

Horn Plates & Bowls
Each horn bowl or plate is unique in coloring from light cream and tan colors to many that are mostly black. Remember horn is a natural material and with extreme heat will return to its original form. Do not put these bowls or plates in a dishwasher or in boiling water for extended periods. The are safe to eat out of or on and will last many years.

Large Bowl: $X.XX each

Medium Bowl: $X.XX each

Small Bowl: $X.XX each

Large Square Plate: $X.XX each

Medium Square Plate: $X.XX each

Small Square Plate: $X.XX each

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$45.00 each	Kidney & Half Moon Shaped Canteens The kidney shaped are replicated from British examples excavated at Ft. Ligonier (PA), which date from 1758-1766, they feature a cork stopper, side loops and hemp shoulder rope. Used extensively from before the French & Indian War (ah, this is a war before your Rev-War period) to after the war of 1812. Approximately 8" high including the spout, 4-1/2" - 5" wide and will hold about one quart. Made of stainless steel with safe solder joints, because today's tin just doesn't stand up to the abuse of things.	$55.00 (already covered with wool)
*Pocket Nutmeg Grater* This tin metal pocket grater were made for the common place, soldier, or campfollower, the length of the grater closed is just over 2.5 inches and its a thread more than 1.0 inch in diameter with the hinged cover slightly wider covering the grater surface.	Each grater was individually made and there are slight variations in the graters. This little pocket nutmeg grater fits comfortably in your possible's bag, ladies' pocket, or traveling mess kit. The piece is fit with a double hinged cover for the grater that swings the top back over the cylinder part to store your nutmeg nuts inside. $15.00 each
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Some history: A pocket nutmeg grater was formerly a common gift at Christmas and on other occasions of festivity, also made in the 18th century in small fancy cases. The systematic production of nutmeg graters began in the late seventeenth century. A revolution in manners then gripped colonial America, as sophisticated Britons on both sides of the Atlantic began serving punch -- a brew of rum or brandy, fruit juice, sugars, and water laced with grated nutmeg (& other spices)... then a nutmeg grater became an essential addition to the 'punch equipage.'

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Small Mortar & Pestal Set
This small compact set is perfect for grinding herbs, spices, nuts or medications into pastes or powders. To release the intense flavor from some herbs and spices you need the right tool. This small mortar and pestal set can be used again and again for seasonings, powders, rubs, and even grinding medications that are too large. This ceramic finish on this piece is also perfect to use for certain jewelry and craft applications. The bowl/mortar measures 3-1/8 inches in diameter and about 1-1/2 inches high, the pestal measures 3-1/8 inches long and just under an inch at the base.
$7.00 each set