Description: Antique 18th C. Anglo-American Brass Tinderbox Candle Holder w. Striker, Tinder & Flint For your consideration is an EARLY and RARE brass lighting setKnown as Tinderbox, it is made from thick brass sheet, with mounted candle socket on the round cover of a drum-shaped tinderboxThe box usually held a flint, "steel", and tinder (dried grass, charred linen etc. to catch the sparks) as well as small tallow candlesThe one presented here came to us with a group of pertaining period materials - a wrought iron striker, a flint and a chunk of tinder (dried out tree bark, arboreal fungi or similar)Circa 18th century, Anglo-AmericanReference: George C. Neumann, "Early American Antique Country Furnishings" (L-W Book Sales, 1996), p. 72, fig. 286 Measurements: Approx. 9.25" long with the handle; The box is 5" diameter x 2.25" tallWeighs about 11 oz. The tinderbox itself (without contents) Condition: Very Good. Please see photos. Great even patina. All original. We Will Combine Shipping Whenever Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome! Take a look at the other items we have for sale now. Click here to visit our eBay Store! Please e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this item! Buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost Our items are described with the best of our knowledge and ability. To avoid any misunderstandings and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all of your questions and provide additional photos and/or information Thank you!
Price: 375 USD
Location: Spring, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-15T05:04:18.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit Type: Unit
Country/Region of Origin: Spain
Color: Bronze
Style: Baroque & Rococo
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Brass
Unit Quantity: 1
Age: Pre-1800
Maker: n/a
California Prop 65 Warning: n/a
