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ORIGINAL,RARE & GOOD Condition M1902
ORIGINAL,RARE & GOOD Condition M1902
ORIGINAL,RARE & GOOD Condition M1902
ORIGINAL,RARE & GOOD Condition M1902
ORIGINAL,RARE & GOOD Condition M1902
ORIGINAL,RARE & GOOD Condition M1902

ORIGINAL,RARE & GOOD Condition M1902 "Experimental" Saddler's Wetting Cup

$ 52.79

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days

    Description

    ORIGINAL,RARE & GOOD Condition M1902 "Experimental" Saddler's Wetting Cup
    ORIGINAL,RARE & GOOD Condition M1902 "Experimental" Saddler's Wetting Cup
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    Description
    ?I am advised by Richard Ellis, my expert in all matters relating to cups and canteens, that this is an ORIGINAL and RARE Model 1902 wetting cup used by saddlers of the U.S. Cavalry at the turn of the 20th century. The cup has a rust patina over all it's surfaces, but is otherwise in GOOD used condition.  The bottom of the cup has impressed into it the letters "US".  One other reference work has also referred to this cup as the "Model 1903."
    Richard stated that something like this cup is shown next to a sponge in the 1916 Quartermaster catalog and is believed by most collectors to have been "experimental" (although he doesn't necessarily concur in that opinion).  He went on to state that it was common practice by saddlers to wet the leather while working it (cutting, edging, sewing, etc.) and he thinks that this cup was used to hold water for that purpose.  A similar cup, sometimes tinned and sometimes porcelain-plated, was later purchased in quantity in 1917-18 to supply camps with mess equipment. So, let the buyer be the judge.  What do you think?
    Feel free to contact me through the eBay message system with your thoughts.
    So, here's an opportunity for the U.S. cavalry collector to obtain a M1902 "experimental" cup for the collection.  The buyer will have my usual unconditional guarantee of authenticity and satisfaction and a five-day (
    not the 14-days which eBay inserts in my listings without my consent
    ) right of inspection and return/refund privilege, excluding postage.
    Condition:
    Used
    Payment
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    Payment Policy:
    PayPal: PayPal is gladly accepted and is accommodated through the checkout or may be made directly from PayPal's website at www.paypal.com. Your item will be mailed the next business/mailing day after your Payapl payment is received, unless I happen to be out of my office.
    Shipping
    Domestic shipping: Weight based Shipping Charges.
    Domestic Carriers are: Usps Priority
    International shipping: Weight based Shipping Charges.
    International Carriers are: Usps Priority Intl
    I will ship to:
    United States, Worldwide
    Weight:
    1 lbs.
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    Hello! I'm a militaria collector like you and I do this as a sideline to my own collecting.  Nonetheless, I'll handle your order in a business-like and professional manner.  Thanks for your business!
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