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BUCK
CONNER
Staff
Writer
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Smoke Signals
Nov./Dec. '10
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PRIMITIVE
WARES
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We will try and provide accurate
descriptions as well as good assessments of each item reviewed. If the
article to be reviewed isn't of better or best quality we
will not bother you with reporting on lower level equipage. |
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We
have kicked this around for several issues and have decided now would be a
good time to start a column that would address the "primitive
wares" (hint - title) that one needs or would like to have with
the camp equipage or personal gear carried. Several of us have gone the gamut
of such items over the years and I personally have had as much or more
than most. With owning several Muzzleloading/Mountainman Shops and
associated with several others for years as a buyer and wholesaler for
their needs I have seen or owned many of such items. Over the years some
really neat little gadget that we as owners thought was great turned out
to be just a "neat little gadget" that nobody else
wanted. !@#$%^ we wouldn't tell you anymore about such items and waste
your time or funds.
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GOOSE BAY WORKSHOPS
Makers of Fine Museum
Reproduction Tin, Brass and Copper ware, Hearth Cooking Items, Folk Art
and more.
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Goose Bay
Workshops LLC is a family run business, created in 1985 by
Peter and Debra Goebel. Peter, a master coppersmith, makes
every copper, tin and brass piece by hand. Both Peter &
Debra research all the historic items, and both design all
the folk art and modern pieces.
The business began with period lighting, but has since
expanded to include cookware, writing implements, and so
much more!
For years, Peter Goebel has provided his customers with some
of the finest copperware available. Below is a partial list
of our many satisfied customers! |
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Many of us have used
Peter's wonderful items for years and are still using those items. I
probably have as much as anyone and have put it through some pretty rough
trekking and canoeing venturers over a 10 to 12 year period. That said,
I'll provide you with a few sample of my favorite items made by Goose
Bay Workshops LLC.
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CORN
BOILER -
Handmade *Historically inspired*
Although this pot is not documented, it was created using
only 18th century techniques and design elements. It has a
heavy copper body and lid, both of which are tin lined. The
pot has a sturdy wired rim and a bail. The lid has a ring,
and is deeply domed. Some customers use the lid as a bowl!
This pot is such a favorite that we make it in three sizes,
and each can nest inside the other. Dated: 18th century
style. Materials: copper and tin. Dimensions:
LARGE 5 1/2" dia. x 5 1/4" tall, 8 cup capacity.
MEDIUM 4 1/2" dia. x 5" tall, 4 cup capacity.
SMALL 3" dia. x 3 3/4" tall, 1 1/2 cup capacity. |
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POCKET
SPICE BOX
Handmade - *Historic reproduction.*
A neat little box to keep a pinch of this or that in when
traveling! In the 18th century, you were never certain of
the quality of tavern fare. A little cayenne, or nutmeg,
could improve the flavor of almost anything! This little
brass box opens at both ends, giving you two seperate
comparts to store your favorite spices! The compartments
swivel out on a pivot. Dated: 1745. Origin: English.
Materials: brass. Dimensions: 3 1/4" long. |
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KIDNEY
CANTEEN -
Handmade *Historic reproduction.*
This canteen is correct for the French & Indian War, the
Seven Year's War, and the Revolutionary War. A lot of
attention to detail has been put into this canteen. The
spout is rolled, as are the lugs. It is very carefully
soldered, and has been double-checked for leaks. You won't
find a better quality canteen anywhere else. Dated: 18th
century. Origin: English/American. Materials: tin with pitch
lining, or copper with tin lining. Dimensions: 7" tall.
Stopper included. |
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