Tinder box. Made from metal and cylindrical in shape with a slightly curved metal handle extending from one side. The outer edge of the box has been embossed and the outer edges of the handle have been perforated. For the corresponding parts see 1938.35.1173 .2 for the tinder box lid and 1938.35.1173 .3 for the damper. [SB [OPS Move] 20/4/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Tinder box. Made from metal and cylindrical in shape with a slightly curved metal handle extending from one side. The outer edge of the box has been embossed and the outer edges of the handle have been perforated. For the corresponding parts see 1938.35.1173 .2 for the tinder box lid and 1938.35.1173 .3 for the damper. [SB [OPS Move] 20/4/2017]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1939
Date collected: By 1939
Acquisition information: Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes: Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Embossed, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Height: max 68 mm total, Height: max 68 mm, Width: max 148 mm total, Width: max 148 mm, Length: max 246 mm total, Length: max 246 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1938.35.1173.1 Other numbers: 1841