Steel for fire-making. Flat rectangular striking section with integrated handle of bent metal which ends in a scrolled terminus. This is part of a set that includes a tinder box and lid [1938.35.1150 .1-.2], a damper [1938.35.1150 .4], and a flint [1938.35.1150 .5]. [MOBB [OPS move] 22/07/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Steel for fire-making. Flat rectangular striking section with integrated handle of bent metal which ends in a scrolled terminus. This is part of a set that includes a tinder box and lid [1938.35.1150 .1-.2], a damper [1938.35.1150 .4], and a flint [1938.35.1150 .5]. [MOBB [OPS move] 22/07/2016]
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 Steel Metal, Material Iron Metal, Process Bent
Dimensions: Height: max 65 mm, Length: max 93 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1938.35.1150.3 Other numbers: 1818 XII 16 [X II 16]
Research and responses: OED online: Steel: 8. As the name of various instruments made of steel. a. A piece of steel shaped for the purpose of striking fire with a flint. {dag}In a pistol or firelock, the piece of steel which is struck by the ‘cock’ carrying the flint. [AP 02/10/2006]

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