Tinder-box (height 5 1/2 ins) of tin

Tinder-box (height 5 1/2 ins) of tin

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Tinder-box (height 5 1/2 ins) of tin
Science Museum Group

Tinder-box (height 5 1/2 ins) of tin, surmounted by a colza-oil lamp, instead of a candle-socket, with a drip-pan below to catch waste oil; an unusual form; probably early 19th century. ? England.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/643
type:
tinder-box
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.