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An Exceptional Oak Tinder Box - Complete
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An Exceptional Oak Tinder Box - Complete

18th century
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This is a rare late 1700s/early 1800s antique oak tinder box a beautiful example. Complete with the steel, flint and damper lid.

Unusual to find these boxes in wood.The steel and flint would be used to create a spark in the box, which would light a piece of wood/ taper to then light a candle.This is done in the smaller section of the tinder box known as a hearth. The lid or damper would be used to put out the sparks hence the build up of carbon within the box. Most tinder boxes are metal as wood was not the ideal material to create a spark in.

One of the best examples of a tinder box that I have seen.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Tinder Box to the Georgian era.

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Description
This is a rare late 1700s/early 1800s antique oak tinder box a beautiful example. Complete with the steel, flint and damper lid.

Unusual to find these boxes in wood.

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The steel and flint would be used to create a spark in the box, which would light a piece of wood/ taper to then light a candle.
Opus Antiques

This is done in the smaller section of the tinder box known as a hearth. The lid or damper would be used to put out the sparks hence the build up of carbon within the box. Most tinder boxes are metal as wood was not the ideal material to create a spark in.

One of the best examples of a tinder box that I have seen.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Tinder Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1182747
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I A dark carved oak tinder box with a sliding top lid and a shaped geometric end handle.

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A dark carved oak tinder box with a sliding top lid and a shaped geometric end handle.
An Exceptional Oak Tinder Box - complete
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A dark carved oak tinder box with a sliding top lid and a shaped geometric end handle.
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A wooden tinder box was a essential hearthside container used to hold tinder, flint, and steel for starting fires prior to the widespread invention of friction matches.

Traditional tinder boxes were constructed from durable native hardwoods such as oak, elm, or fruitwood, as well as metals like sheet iron, brass, or pewter.

Authentic pieces show natural wear patterns around edges, hand-cut joinery, a dark oxidised patina in recessed areas, and smooth interior surfaces from historic use.

These functional objects make distinct decorative accents when displayed on a fireplace mantelpiece, open bookshelf, or coffee table alongside contemporary ceramics.

Keep the timber clean using a dry microfiber cloth, and apply a small amount of high-grade beeswax polish annually to preserve the grain without disturbing the surface patina.
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