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ANTIQUE #SA401288

A Rare, Small Late 18th Century Tinder Box

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Opus Antiques

A rare, small late 18th century tinder box made from oak in the shape of a heart with brass name plate of the original owner T Moreland. Brass hinges and clasp inside two compartments with a piece of gun flint and attached to the lid a piece of steel. These were used to create a spark for lighting a fire. It measures 9.5cm l x 8cm w x 2.7cm h. c1780
 
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Antique Number: SA401288
Dateline of this antique is 1800
Antique #SA401288, shown on this page, originates from 1800. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1800
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Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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