Brass Tinder box engraved 'Progress of Steam'

Made:
circa 1830 in United Kingdom
One tinder box.   In brass Brass Tinder box engraved 'Progress of Steam' Brass Tinder box engraved 'Progress of Steam' Brass Tinder box engraved 'Progress of Steam' Brass Tinder box engraved 'Progress of Steam'

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One tinder box. In brass
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One tinder box. In brass. Engraving on lid: "Progress of Steam", a machine with wings over hills. Raised platform for starting, with ladder. c1830 in manner of contemporary March of Intellect prints satirising the progress of steam power. 3 3/4" x 3" x 3/4" deep. 9.5x8x2cm

Details

Category:
Penn-Gaskell Collection
Object Number:
1950-313/2
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 95 mm x 80 mm,
type:
tinder box
credit:
Penn-Gaskell Collection