Tinder-box (length 1 1/2 in) of cast silver; shaped like a bivalve shell of the genus Cardium
- Made:
- Bow
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Tinder-box (length 1 1/2 in) of cast silver; shaped like a bivalve shell of the genus Cardium, elaborately ribbed; steel on edge; on hinge, a small ring, for suspension from watch-chain. ? France. [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:
- 1937-682/762
- type:
- tinder-box
- credit:
- Wilkinson Sword Ltd.
