Match-box (85 x 55 x 30 mm) of thin sheet iron

Match-box (85 x 55 x 30 mm) of thin sheet iron Match-box (85 x 55 x 30 mm) of thin sheet iron

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Match-box (85 x 55 x 30 mm) of thin sheet iron
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Match-box (85 x 55 x 30 mm) of thin sheet iron, tinned; similar to foregoing [nos 1635-1636 with rectangular, hinged flanged lids; matches sulphur-dipped and lightly tipped with brown igniting-composition] but smaller; made by H.J. Oldenborg & Co.; Matches also similar; date about 1850. Finland.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/1637
type:
match box
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.