COMPLETE TINDER BOX WITH CANDLE HOLDER  1770-1820


Description

ONE OF THE MORE INTERESTING EARLY LIGHTING IMPLEMENTS EVER DESIGNED. THE TINDER BOX IS IN THE SHAPE OF A TIN DRUM AND CONTAINS A PERIOD STRIKER FLINT TINDER AND A DAMPING DISC TO EXTINGUISH THE TINDER AND KEEP IT DRY. THE FLINT AND STRIKER ARE NORMALLY KEPT ON TOP OF THE DISC. A CARRYING RING IS APPLIED FOR MOVEMENT. (LOTK) DIMENSIONS:  4 1/4″ DIAMETER  3″HIGH LIST PRICE:$450
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