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Antique Early Metalware 18thc Brass Tinderbox and Candle Holder. English / Dutch C1710-20
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Antique Early Metalware 18thc Brass Tinderbox and Candle Holder. English / Dutch C1710-20

18th century
Sold 24 December 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A fine example of an early 18thc brass tinderbox and candle holder combined....it has the early features of copper rolled rivets to the base of the candle socket , nicely shaped handle and castellated seam where the sides join....all early features to help in dating this hard to find type of early metalware....in very good condition.

English / Dutch C1710-20.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
12.1cm (4.76")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Brass Tinderbox Candle Holder to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1186999
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8365
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Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .

Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.

Description
A fine example of an early 18thc brass tinderbox and candle holder combined....
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it has the early features of copper rolled rivets to the base of the candle socket , nicely shaped handle and castellated seam where the sides join.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...all early features to help in dating this hard to find type of early metalware....in very good condition.

English / Dutch C1710-20.

Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
12.1cm (4.76")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Brass Tinderbox Candle Holder to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186999
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8365
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I An antique brass tinderbox featuring a flat handle and an integrated central candle holder on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware 18thc Brass Tinderbox and Candle Holder. English / Dutch C1710-20

Archive II An antique brass tinderbox featuring a flat handle and an integrated central candle holder on the lid. View II
Archive III An antique brass tinderbox featuring a flat handle and an integrated central candle holder on the lid. View III
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Archive V An antique brass tinderbox featuring a flat handle and an integrated central candle holder on the lid. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Verified Since Apr 2020
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An antique brass tinderbox featuring a flat handle and an integrated central candle holder on the lid.
Antique Early Metalware 18thc Brass Tinderbox And Candle Holder. English / Dutch C1710-20
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An antique brass tinderbox featuring a flat handle and an integrated central candle holder on the lid.
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  • ObjectLighting & Metalware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Early 18th Century
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsExtended flat handle, Integrated candle socket, Domed lid, Riveted construction
  • SizeH 10.2 cm (4 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 12.1 cm (5 in)

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Tinderboxes were essential domestic and travel tools used for creating fire before the invention of friction matches, combining a striking surface, flint, and charcloth within a single enclosed vessel.

These items were typically constructed from heavy gauge sheet brass, often joined using hand-soldered seams, riveted handles, and turned or spun components.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples exhibit natural oxidation, hand-tool marks, traditional joinery methods, and wear patterns consistent with age and genuine historical usage.

This piece works well as a curated decorative object on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or side table, adding historical texture and a touch of metallic warmth to contemporary spaces.

Preserve the piece by keeping it in a stable environment away from excess moisture, cleaning only with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina.
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