Treen Lignum Vitae Early Go To Bed Match Protector c1830 Rare Disc Striker

C1830 Treen Lignum Vitae Early Go To Bed Match Protector & Striker. Very early go to bed match striker protector circa 1830. Beautiful lignum vitae wood. No external striker, instead two discs (below the bone finial) lined with glass paper. The upper disc lifts so that a match can be inserted and moved to create the friction to light. Overall in good antique condition, screw thread good, some losses to the decorative petal detail, otherwise expect marks, general signs of wear and use commensurate with age and nature of item. Measures approx 97 mm tall. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to message. I will be listing many items over the coming weeks so please do follow and check my other listings. This excludes Highlands and Islands without prior confirmation. If no cost is quoted or it seems excessive, please message to see if there a suitable alternative can be offered.

Rare Antique Late 1800s to Early 1900s Hardwood Cosh Protector

Very Rare Antique Victorian Late 1800s to early 1900s hardwood & Stropped Leather Cosh. Approx length: 33cm x 48mm diameter of Cosh head. Attached is a leather strop to the head of the cosh to give it swing, it does have a few small tears and stitching loose however still reasonably secure. Wood does have the inevitable dings and scratches due to historical use. Beautifully wood turned ornate shape & good strong solid hardwood. Please see photos for more visual details. This will be ideal for a collector and to be on display. A very rare piece. Item will be sent by tracked signed for courier. If you have any questions please message. The item “Rare Antique Late 1800s to Early 1900s Hardwood Cosh Protector” is in sale since Sunday, July 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Woodenware\Other Woodenware”. The seller is “horizon77″ and is located in Greater London Surrey. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Age: 1850-1899
Original/Repro: Original