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A Rare, Small Late 18th Century Tinder Box
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A Rare, Small Late 18th Century Tinder Box

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Opus Antiques
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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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Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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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.
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Brass hinges and clasp inside two compartments with a piece of gun flint and attached to the lid a piece of steel.
Opus Antiques

These were used to create a spark for lighting a fire. It measures 9.5cm l x 8cm w x 2.7cm h. c1780

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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SA401288
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Opus Antiques

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A rare, small late 18th century tinder box
A rare, small late 18th century tinder box
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A rare, small late 18th century tinder box
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