The Agret Shop

Purveyor of Historic Goods and Accoutrements

Goods To Use Around The Camp

tents, cooking and eating implements, lanterns, etc

Of course we carry (or will special order) many other items.  Just contact us, if you can't find what you are looking for!


Craft Supplies
beads, materials, leather goods, clothing, raw materials, etc.

Clothing
shirts, pants, dresses, moccasins, patterns etc.

Recreation
books, music, toys, pipes, etc.

Other Assorted Goods
coins, medallions, sweet grass etc.

Services
training, presentations, consulting

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This symbol indicates Canadian made goods.

Bottle:  this 120mL (4oz) clear bottle is  great for storing things for your kitchen - oils, soaps etc. cork included!
$5.00 each
Case Bottle:   A square sided, hand blown, green glass bottle.  This item stands  approximately 23cm (9") high and dates back to 17th century.
$40.00 each
Wine Bottle:   This is a hand blown green glass replica, bearing the seal of Joseph Francis. This bottle stands approximately 25cm (10") high. c.1660
$40.00 each
Beer Bottle:  pottery 18th century pattern  - hand made using designs from  archaeological sites - finished inside and out with lead free glaze
$22.00 each
 
Beer Mug:  pottery 18th century pattern - hand made using designs from archaeological sites, finished in lead free glaze - about 350mL (12 oz)
$15.00 each
 
Table Bowl: - pottery 18th century - hand made using designs from  archaeological sites, finished with a traditional, but lead free glaze
$22.00 each
Table Plate:  a simple table plate patterned after 18th century artifacts found in French Canada
$24.00 each
Porringer: patterned after 18th century artifacts found in French Canada this two handled vessel can be used for many purposes.
$18.00 each
Pitcher:  a large pottery pitcher patterned after 18th century artifacts found in French Canada.  Each one is individually handcrafted and finished in a traditionally coloured, lead free glaze. Available in two sizes - large measures 32cm (12.5") tall,  while the small measures 21cm (8.25") tall
large $70.00 each
small $50.00 each
Goblet:  a simple and elegant French design.
$15.00 each
Tin Pitcher:  a large tin pitcher handmade from a traditional pattern.
$65.00 each
Tin Box:  a simple round box with a snug fitting lid.  Each measures about 25mm (1") deep.
75mm (3") $2.50 each
100mm (4") $4.50 each

Cream Canister:  designed to store your cream, this can is a handcrafted tin container designed to keep your goodies fresh and critter free. Also works well with any dry goods, like pancake mix or tea.
$35.00 each
Dry Goods Canister:  a large tin canister suitable for all dry goods.  Has a snug fitting lid.
$35.00 each
Powder Canister:  designed to keep you powder dry and pourable. Holds plenty of powder, but small enough to fit into a haversack, shooting bag, or pocket.
$25.00 each
Tin Cup:  This is probably one of the most common and traditional items associated with the fur trade.  Approx. 475mL (1 USpt).
$14.00 each
Tin Plate:  a hand made tin plate - truly historic design.  approx 25cm (10")
$15.00 each
Sliding Lid Box:  these are very practical and so useful.  Each is individually hand made and usually measure about 
$35.00 each   
 
Bucket: each bucket is individually handcrafted by the craftsmen  of Fort William Historical Park using cedar staves and ash hoops. No wax, glue or staples. About 11L (21/2 gallons), no two are identical.
$125.00 each
Fire in Five Kit: a complete kit for fire lighting. Includes American flint, simple fire steel, tin box, tinder and instructions to make char cloth.
$15.00 per kit
Fire Steel (striker) & more:  a basic tool. Available in a variety of basic styles.

Basic - a simple C shape with slight curls on the ends. 
$11.00
each

Standard - as above but made from old files - harder steel makes hotter, (but smaller), sparks.
$13.00 each

Double monkey tail - a C shape with extra thick striking plate.
$13.00
each

Colonial - U shape with thick striking edge.
$13.00 each

Add a flint
American chert $1.00 (when purchased with a striker)
English flint $2.50 (when purchased with a striker)

Add a 100mm (4") tin box  $3.75 (when purchased with a striker)

Flint & Steel Set:  this is a must have for any person portraying any time in the past.  We carry four basic sets, all with a piece of flint so that you can start sparking immediately!
Basic set - with American chert - $12.00
Standard set -  with English flint - $15.00
Double monkey tail -  with English flint - $15.00
Colonial - with English flint - $15.00
Flint Chard: American chert or English flint. The English is a little harder, and darker, than it's America cousin.
American - $1.50 per piece
English - $3.75 per piece
Powder Horn:  a classic accoutrement
$25.00 each
Pierced Lantern:  pierced tin "barn" or "hurricane" lantern with an antiqued finish.
Antiqued Tin - $55.00 each
Copper finish - $60.00
Brass finish - $60.00
Hand made - by the craftsmen of Old Fort William  $110.00
Ship Lantern:  pierced tin lantern with a glass front. Throws a lot of light. Available in three models - traditional antiqued tin, brass finish, or copper finish. An all round sturdy lantern!
Antiqued Tin - $55.00 each
Copper finish - $60.00
Brass finish - $60.00
Hand made - by the craftsmen of  Fort William  $110.00

Wood Lantern: a square lantern with four glass panes set into wooden posts and a lift to access candles.  Sold assembled in unfinished pine or as a do it yourself kit without the glass.
complete $30.00 each

kit without glass $20.00
extra glass panels to fit - $3.00 each

Primitive flashlight:  this brass piece is a folding lantern with no glass and a built in reflector. Not overly historic but very nifty none the less.
$60.00 each

Sundial Compass:  this is a great tool! A sundial and compass all in one. brass c.1750
$30.00 each
 
Snuff box:  can be used for many purposes, but designed to nicely hold a tin of your favourite snuff
brass - $12.00 each
German silver - $17.00 each
 
Tinder box:  oval, brass
$20.00 each
Tinder box:  this is a rectangular box with the corners knocked off so you don't get poked, and a hinged lid - c.1700
brass - $30.00 each
iron - $30.00 each
German silver - $35.00 each
English Tobacco box:  an oval box with a hinged lid c. 1790
brass - $35.00 each
German silver - $42.00 each
Tobacco box:  Hudson's Bay Co. design - an oval box with a magnifying lens in the lid.  Useful for so many purposes...
brass - $36.00 each
iron - $35.00 each
German silver - $38.00 each
Spatula - a simple spatula with forged iron handle and brass blade. Hand made by the craftsmen of Old Fort William.
$35.00 each
Horn Spoon:  a nicely shaped spoon carved from horn
$9.50 each
Twisted Fork:  a simple fork made from twisted wire - sometimes called a soldier's fork.
$7.00 each
Fork: a two tine fork with a buffalo horn handle
$14.00 each
Fork: a two tine fork with a bone handle
$14.00 each
Table Knife:  a plain table knife with a horn handle
$14.00 each
Table Knife:  a plain table knife with a bone handle
$14.00 each
Spoon:  a simple bowl about one tablespoon size with a horn handle
49-5100 $14.00 each
Spoon:  a simple bowl about one tablespoon size with a bone handle
49-5101 $14.00 each
Striker/knife:  a nifty tool with a knife blade forged on one end and a fire steel on the other.
$16.00 each
Crooked (canoe) Knife blade:  a very useful tool for general carving, hollowing. These are made from old files, so the steel is good. Available without a handle so you can craft your own - if you only had a knife...
$13.00 each 
Trade Axe:  hand forged head on a 19" hickory handle. Great all round value.
$45.00 each
replacement handle $8.00 each

All prices are shown in Canadian $
and are subject to change without notice.

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All goods and services subject to applicable taxes.

 

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