Instantaneous Light Box (3 x 2 ins) in lignum vitae

Instantaneous Light Box (3 x 2 ins) in lignum vitae

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Instantaneous Light Box (3 x 2 ins) in lignum vitae
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Instantaneous Light Box (3 x 2 ins) in lignum vitae, turned; upright, cylindrical, with screw-on lid; central compartment (for acid-bottle) has been removed to convert the contrivance into a match-box; on top of lid, a socket for a match; probably made by Berry, but not so stamped; all contents missing; date probably about 1835. England.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/1277A
type:
light box
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.