Tinder-holder, in form of a brass box (length 3 1/2 ins); rectangular

PART OF:: Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.

Made:: Bow

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Tinder-holder
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Tinder-holder, in form of a brass box (length 3 1/2 ins); rectangular, with hinged lid; well made, with exterior gilt; contains a coil of match-tinder in tube, projecting from one end, with cap secured by small brass chain, also two flints (pieces of chalcedony, cut to shape).

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Category:: Firemaking

Object Number:: 1937-682/805

type:: tinder-box

credit:: Wilkinson Sword Ltd.

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