Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The internal lid or similar would then dampen out the flame. Not a great deal of these boxes survived in wood, metal was the prefered option .because of the fire risk.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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Antique Welsh Oak Tinder Box
