A Lighter (length 2 1/4 ins) very similar to foregoing (no. 1381)

PART OF:
Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.
Made:
Bow
A Lighter (length 2 1/4 ins) very similar to foregoing (no

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A Lighter (length 2 1/4 ins) very similar to foregoing (no. 1381), except that turning a wheel (the cogged edge of which projects) ignites the amorce (one of many in a narrow strip of paper); stamped "Reliable Pocket Lamp, Philadelphia, Patented Oct. 28, 1890". United States.

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Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/1383
type:
lighter - fire-making equipment
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.