Tinder-box (length 1 5/8 in) of copper gilt; rectangular

PART OF:
Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.
Made:
Bow and Bow and
Tinder-box (length 1 5/8 in) of copper gilt; rectangular

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Tinder-box (length 1 5/8 in) of copper gilt; rectangular
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Tinder-box (length 1 5/8 in) of copper gilt; rectangular, with lid hinged at end; top and bottom reeded; steel on side; contains amadou. [One of 34 examples (nos. 730-763) ... of various shapes and materials. All are of iron unless otherwise described. Some are plain, but most are more-or-less elegant, both in shape and decoration. All are probably European.]

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/742
type:
tinder-box
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.