One of two flints, part of a tinder box set. One flat face and one angled. For the other constituent parts belonging to this tinder box, see [1938.35.1133 .1 - 3] and [1938.35.1133 .5

Collection type: Object
Description: One of two flints, part of a tinder box set. One flat face and one angled. For the other constituent parts belonging to this tinder box, see [1938.35.1133 .1 - 3] and [1938.35.1133 .5 - 9]. [SB [OPS Move] 20/4/2017]
Geographical reference: Norway
Europe > Northern Europe > Norway; Hordaland Jondal
Cultural groups: Norwegian
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1896
Date collected: 1896
Acquisition information: Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes: Material Flint Stone, Process Flaked
Dimensions: Depth: max 18 mm, Width: max 49 mm, Length: max 76 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1938.35.1133.4 Other numbers: 1800 a-h

Search terms: Fire, Box, Tool, Fire Accessory

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