Mess Fork with Bone Handle
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This excavated mess fork with two tines is in fair condition and was recovered in the Quantico, VA area along the Potomac River. The remains of the two-piece bone handle are secured with pins over the full tang.
Reference: Similar examples can be found in the following Civil War relic reference books:
- "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillips on pages 145 & 148.
- "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch on pages 16 & 18.
See above pages in the additional images.
The fork was acquired directly from the Virginia digger. Included is a scanned image of the digger (on left), with his hunting buddies and their detectors dating to the 1970-80s. This example will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War campsite or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC8466
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