RARE - Revolutionary War soldier’s personal trivet, recovered at Ft. Ticonderoga, NY

This is a very rare and unusual item being offered, it is a small hand-forged iron trivet. It is very crudely made and measures 5 ½” x 5 ½” x 6 ¼” and is 3” high. It is not a camp trivet, but one that was designed for personal use. It was recovered from the ruins of Fort Ticonderoga, NY (see pictures).

On May 10, 1775, Benedict Arnold joined Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont in a dawn attack on the fort, surprising and capturing the sleeping British garrison. Although it was a small-scale conflict, the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga was the first American victory of the Revolutionary War and would give the Continental Army much-needed artillery to be used in future battles.

Restoration of the fort was first undertaken by the Pell family in 1909. Many of the townspeople helped with the project and were allowed to keep some of the relics they found.  With all the trivets I currently offer, or sold in the psst, have always been the larger sizes. A personal size such as this is very unique and rare.

Revolutionary War artifacts have always been difficult to find. With the upcoming of the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding next year, there will be a revitalized interest. Just about all Revolutionary War relics and artifacts will be in demand, which will only add to their scarcity and price. I am already seeing a substantial increase in purchases.