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• Maker: Devereux Pewter, U.S.A.
• Model: “Private, 6th Pennsylvania Regiment, 1776”
• Catalogue Number: AR L-27
• Material: Cast pewter
• Height: ~3¼ inches (8.3 cm)
• Includes: Original box, Devereux pewter certificate insert, and historical leaflet describing the regiment’s service
• Markings: “DEVEREUX PEWTER” stamped on base
• Estimated Date of Manufacture: 1960s–1970s
• Country of Origin: United States
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Description
This collectible pewter miniature depicts a Continental soldier of the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment (formerly the Sixth Pennsylvania Battalion), circa 1776. The figurine shows a rifleman in period attire—broad-brimmed hat, belted tunic, and musket held ready—with realistic period detailing and historically correct proportions typical of Devereux craftsmanship.
The included documents provide both:
1. A detailed historical narrative of the regiment’s early actions in the Revolutionary War, including the battles of Three Rivers and Valcour Island.
2. A Devereux Industries certificate explaining the firm’s use of traditional pewter alloys, patterned after 18th- and 19th-century methods, often produced in sheltered workshops employing disabled American craftsmen.
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Historical Context
The 6th Pennsylvania Regiment was among the early Continental Army units, originally commanded by Col. William Irvine and later integrated into the Pennsylvania Line. The regiment fought in engagements in Canada and the northern theatre of the Revolution, suffering heavy casualties before re-organising under Gen. Sullivan.
Devereux Pewter’s “American Revolution Series” celebrated these early regiments, each piece researched and accompanied by printed documentation, making them both educational and decorative collectibles popular with military historians and patriotic collectors during the U.S. Bicentennial era (mid-1970s).
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Craftsmanship & Maker Background
Devereux Pewter, active primarily during the 1960s–1980s, was known for producing historically themed figurines, plates, and commemorative miniatures. Each was hand-finished and individually marked. The firm’s adherence to period pewter alloys (chiefly tin with trace copper and antimony) results in a weighty, cool-toned finish with soft lustre.
The base mark “DEVEREUX PEWTER” confirms authenticity. The included factory papers reinforce provenance—particularly desirable for collectors seeking complete boxed examples.
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Condition Assessment
• Figurine: Excellent condition with intact rifle, minimal surface wear, and no oxidation.
• Documents: Present and legible, lightly creased from storage.
• Box: Original cardboard box in good condition with minor edge wear and typed label intact (“6th Pennsylvania Regiment AR L-27”).
Overall presentation is near-mint for age, appealing to both pewter collectors and Revolutionary War memorabilia enthusiasts.
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