Circular amadou discs

Made:
1870-1920 in France
maker:
Unknown

Circular amadou discs, hole through centre, round the hole is inflaming mixture, for tinder used in amorce lighter, probably, French, 1870-1920

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655558
Materials:
amadou, chemical and envelope, paper, \
Measurements:
envelope: height 91 mm
envelope: thickness 4 mm
type:
tinder