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.
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.
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.
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.
Coming out of our own collection you wont see many this size. This is not just the standard clip corner example. Note rounded corner and small size. Early 18th century up to the Rev War period. Only measures 2 inches pocket size steel tinder box and hand forged flint striker. Both the striker and box have great iron work and patina. A wonderful fire and light example you just dont find in such nice shape. The item “Early 18th Century Rev War Rare Small 2 Inch Iron Pocket Tinder Box Complete” is in sale since Wednesday, August 11, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Primitives”. The seller is “rthebertjr” and is located in Deansboro, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.
