Double Stamped Landers Frary & Clark Military Canteen with Cap and Chain Patent 1923
$50.00 USD
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Double Stamped Landers Frary & Clark Military Canteen with Cap and Chain Patent 1923
$50.00 USD
This is a used military canteen from circa 1920's-1940's. It has the lid and chain so is a complete piece. It is stamped on both sides. Key details:
This is a vintage Landers, Frary & Clark Universal aluminum canteen.
• It was manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark in New Britain, Connecticut USA.
The design has a patent date of December 11, 1923, and it is a collectible piece of early 20th-century American craftsmanship.
The canteen is often identified as a piece of military field gear from the era.
It has a large, round, flask-style shape and an aluminum screw-on lid.
History of Landers, Frary & Clark
The company was founded in New Britain Connecticut, in 1842. Throughout its history it became known as a leading manufacturer of a vast range of household goods and hardware under the "Universal" brand name.
• Rise to Prominence: By the early 20th century, Landers, Frarv & Clark was the world's largest cutlery manufacturer and a pioneer in electric appliances, producing toasters, irons, and percolators
• Wartime Production: The company was a significant contributor to U.S. war efforts During World War I alone, they manufactured approximately three million canteens. five million trench knives. and millions of other mess kits and metalwork.
‣ Dissolution: In 1965, the company's assets were sold off to other corporations, including General Electric and the New Britain plants closed by the end of the decade.
Understanding the Patent Date
The stamping "PAT. DEC. 11 1923" refers tc the date the specific design of the canteen was patented, not necessarily the exact year your item was made. This means:
• Design Date: The patent for this particular canteen style was issued on December 11, 1923.
Production Era: items were produced for years after a patent was granted. While the patent is from 1923, this design was used extensively and your specific canteen could have been manufactured anytime from the 1920s through the 1940s
$50