Tinder-holder or box (length 3 1/2 ins) of brass; flat and wedge-shaped

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

Made:: Bow

Tinder-holder or box (length 3 1/2 ins) of brass; flat and

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Tinder-holder or box (length 3 1/2 ins) of brass; flat and
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Tinder-holder or box (length 3 1/2 ins) of brass; flat and wedge-shaped, with slightly curved sides; lid, hinged at broad end, kept closed by a hinged catch; small suspension-ring on back; match-tinder, coiled within, projects through an aperture at pointed end.

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Category:: Firemaking

Object Number:: 1937-682/806

type:: tinder-box

credit:: Wilkinson Sword Ltd.

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