Tinder Box of Brass

PART OF:
Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.
Made:
Bow
Tinder Box of Brass

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Tinder Box of Brass, Round 4 inch diameter, with steel and candle socket on lid.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/647A
type:
tinder-box
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.

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