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1938.35.830.1

Base of a nickel cigar lighter. For lid see [1938.35.830 .2] [EH [OPS move] 8/9/2017]

1938.35.830.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Base of a nickel cigar lighter. For lid see [1938.35.830 .2] [EH [OPS move] 8/9/2017]
Long description
Base of a nickel cigar lighter. Formed from two cylinders joined together. Wick attached to the inside of the larger of the two cylinders. [EH [OPS move] 8/9/2017]
Cultural groups
German
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1900
Date collected
By 1900
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Nickel Metal, Material String, Process Plated
Dimensions
Depth: max 15 mm total, Depth: max 15 mm, Width: max 29 mm total, Width: max 28 mm, Length: max 52 mm total, Length: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.830.1 Other numbers: 1542

Search terms: Fire, Narcotic, Fire Accessory, Tobacco Accessory

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