1/2 gallon brass “trade kettle” (pot) from the 1820’s. “RE AD” marked straight razor bought from Belgium, age unknown but 1830’s style with horn scales.

I use them as part of my kit when reenacting.

"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744