Tinder box. A copper box with two lid panels. In one half is a candle holder which has a candle in it. Next to the box are two buckle shaped pieces of metal and a piece of flint.

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Title

Tinder box. A copper box with two lid panels. In one half is a candle holder which has a candle in it. Next to the box are two buckle shaped pieces of metal and a piece of flint.

Identifier

ABDUA:18788

Description

Combined tinder-box and candlestick, in copper, with three flints and one strikelight.

Format

metal copper copper alloy brass iron wax stone flint, L: 184 mm W: 122 mm

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeenshire

Provenance

Acquisition Source: purchase