One handmade pack horse model by Bert Riggall. Made of log section, nails, wood and cord. Initials “F.H.R.” (Frederick Herbert Riggall) carved into side of sculpture. Base is bark covered piece of wood. Label by Bert’s daughter Doris “Babe” Burton reads: “This ‘animal’ was used to teach new Packers…
One handmade pack horse model by Bert Riggall. Made of log section, nails, wood and cord. Initials “F.H.R.” (Frederick Herbert Riggall) carved into side of sculpture. Base is bark covered piece of wood. Label by Bert’s daughter Doris “Babe” Burton reads: “This ‘animal’ was used to teach new Packers to put on the vital Diamond Hitch.”
Two U.S. Army issue decker pack saddles. Saddles constructed of wood and metal with thick underpads attached. Underpads made of heavy leather with canvas backing, stuffed with horse hair.Basket ropes coiled on saddle. Saddle b) has canvas and leather cinches. Saddle a) is missing cinches and has no…
Two U.S. Army issue decker pack saddles. Saddles constructed of wood and metal with thick underpads attached. Underpads made of heavy leather with canvas backing, stuffed with horse hair.Basket ropes coiled on saddle. Saddle b) has canvas and leather cinches. Saddle a) is missing cinches and has no markings except a piece of adhesive tape on which is written “STEEL”. Saddle b) has several markings: “A4. HUNTER & Co. 1917” is stamped onto the wood, “JABEZ CLIFF & Co. WALSALL. 1917” is stamped on the leather of the underpad, and “AM B 27” is stamped on one leather strap.
Sawbuck pack saddle, wood with canvas and leather cinches. Basket rope coiled on top. Leather skirt with sheepskin padding underneath. Tooling around edge of leather skirt. “M” brand on wood of saddle.
Sawbuck pack saddle, wood with canvas and leather cinches. Basket rope coiled on top. Leather skirt with sheepskin padding underneath. Tooling around edge of leather skirt. “M” brand on wood of saddle.
Pair of leather saddlebags or panniers, laced together with leather thong. Leather strap and metal buckle holds flaps down. Ike Mills’ brand “M-” scratched into one of the flaps.
Pair of leather saddlebags or panniers, laced together with leather thong. Leather strap and metal buckle holds flaps down. Ike Mills’ brand “M-” scratched into one of the flaps.
Cooking grate/grill for use over open fire. Metal frame with heavy wire mesh. Metal rod in each corner functions as leg and stake to hold grill in place. Legs fold in toward centre for storage or packing.
Cooking grate/grill for use over open fire. Metal frame with heavy wire mesh. Metal rod in each corner functions as leg and stake to hold grill in place. Legs fold in toward centre for storage or packing.
Metal can or bottle opener with black wooden handle. Stamped on side: “SURE-CUT CAN OPENER. PAT. 7-10-04”. Stamped on opener end: “CAP LIFTER & CAN OPENER.”
Metal can or bottle opener with black wooden handle. Stamped on side: “SURE-CUT CAN OPENER. PAT. 7-10-04”. Stamped on opener end: “CAP LIFTER & CAN OPENER.”
6 metal cups: a) aluminum cup with handle, stamped on bottom “ No. 892 WEAR-EVER A.G. LTD. ALUMINUM TRADE-MARK MADE IN CANADA”; b) aluminum cup with handle, rusted; c) aluminum cup with handle, rusted; d) white enamel cup with black handle and blue trim around edge; e) white enamel cup with black h…
6 metal cups: a) aluminum cup with handle, stamped on bottom “ No. 892 WEAR-EVER A.G. LTD. ALUMINUM TRADE-MARK MADE IN CANADA”; b) aluminum cup with handle, rusted; c) aluminum cup with handle, rusted; d) white enamel cup with black handle and blue trim around edge; e) white enamel cup with black handle and blue trim around edge; f) white enamel cup with black handle and black trim around edge.
5 metal plates: a-b) white enamel with blue trim around edge, 2.5 cm deep; c-e) white enamel with blue trim around edge, 3.5 cm deep, manufacturer’s stamp on bottom “K.E.R. SWEDEN”.
5 metal plates: a-b) white enamel with blue trim around edge, 2.5 cm deep; c-e) white enamel with blue trim around edge, 3.5 cm deep, manufacturer’s stamp on bottom “K.E.R. SWEDEN”.