Tinder-box (5 1/4 x 4 x 1 1/4 ins)

Tinder-box (5 1/4 x 4 x 1 1/4 ins), of thin sheet iron; shallow

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Tinder-box (5 1/4 x 4 x 1 1/4 ins), of thin sheet iron; shallow
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Tinder-box (5 1/4 x 4 x 1 1/4 ins), of thin sheet iron; shallow, rectangular, with hinged lid; probably home-made; exterior rusted; comprises two (formerly three) compartments; contains steel (made from an old file); from Sussex. England.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/669A
type:
tinder-box
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.