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

Posted by admin On September 25, 2024

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! Complete! Antique 18th C Brass Tinder Box Striker Flint Early American

Posted by admin On February 5, 2024

For sale is a RARE early American antique tinder box with its complete assembly of fire starting tools (2 flint rocks, an iron striker, and some tinder fiber). The box was hand hammered and formed with brass by highly skilled metal smith in the 1700s. This tinder box is a essential tool carried by colonial American pioneers to kindle fire in the wilderness and to start a fire for a primitive hearth. This particular box is in octagon form. It measures approximately 3″ by 2″, 1.5 thick. The lid shuts properly with all content inside. Nice The hinge is sturdy. Feel free to check out my other antique and collectible listings.

Rare! Complete! Antique 18th C Brass Tinder Box Striker Flint Early American

Posted by admin On July 12, 2023

For sale is a RARE early American antique tinder box with its complete assembly of fire starting tools (a flint rock, a iron striker, and some tinder fiber). The box was hand hammered and formed with brass by highly skilled metal smith in the 1700s. This tinder box is a essential tool carried by colonial American pioneers to kindle fire in the wilderness and to start a fire for a primitive hearth. This particular box is in octagon form with domed sides. It measures approximately 2.5″ by 2″, 1.25 thick. The lid snaps shut properly with all content inside. Nice original wrought iron lock mechanism can be observed in the interior. The hinge is sturdy. The Initials “J B” are lightly scratched on the lid. Overall, a rare example of colonial American pioneer’s tinder box that should not be passed by any serious collectors of early Americana /colonial tools/ wrought iron antiquities. Some imperfection but certainly authentic! Feel free to check out my other antique and collectible listings.

Rare! Complete! Antique 18th C Tinder Box Striker Flint Early American

Posted by admin On July 9, 2023

For sale is a RARE early American antique tinder box with its complete assembly of fire starting tools (a flint rock, a iron striker, and some tinder fiber). The box was hand hammered and formed with wrought iron by highly skilled blacksmith in the 1700s. This tinder box is a essential tool carried by colonial American pioneers to kindle fire in the wilderness and to start a fire for a primitive hearth. This particular box is in round form with domed sides. It measures approximately 3″ by 2.5″, 1.25 thick. The lid snaps shut properly with all content inside. The hinge is sturdy. There are two small holes on the lid and some metal wrinkles around. Did a bullet bounced off it and saves the owner’s life? We will never know. Overall, a rare example of colonial American pioneer’s tinder box that should not be passed by any serious collectors of early Americana /colonial tools/ wrought iron antiquities. Some imperfection but certainly authentic! Feel free to check out my other antique and collectible listings.

Rare! Antique 18th C Brass Tinder Box Striker Flint Candle Holder Early Lighting

Posted by admin On July 7, 2023

For sale is a RARE early antique tinder box with its complete assembly of fire starting tools (, a wrought iron striker, a piece of flint rock, and some tinder fiber). The box is made out of brass with a hinged lid and a flat finger loop, very solid and well made. Good old brass patina throughout. The box measures about 3.5″ in diameter and 1.25″ tall. The lid opens and shuts properly with all content inside. The iron striker measures about 2 long. It is in the classical bow form with two nicely curled tails. There are clearly visible early hammering and folding signs. Perfectly darkened iron surface and great antique patina. Along with a flint rock and some old tinder material, this assembly of fire starting tools is an essential early lighting device for colonial American home and pioneer travelers alike. You can see how it is used in the Jeremiah Johnson movie. Please feel free to check out my other antique and collectible listings.

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