Household Tinderbox with Firemaking Equipment, 1850-1937

PART OF:
Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.
Made:
1850-1937 in London
maker:
Bryant and May Limited

Tinder Box of Iron, 4 inch diameter with steel and candle socket on lid, primarily for household use, 1850-1937

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/666L
Materials:
iron, stone and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: .27kg
Flint: 20 mm x 70 mm x 40 mm, .035kg
Steel: 25 mm x 95 mm x 65 mm, .05kg
Base: 80 mm x 140 mm x 105 mm, .12kg
Candle Holder/Lid: 45 mm 105 mm, .065kg
type:
tinder box
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.