Tinderbox
- Object Name:
- Tinderbox
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.413.2
- Description:
- Tinder Box, Tin Plated, with Striker and Flint. Cylindrical body with slightly larger cylindrical cover that has flared top edge and rolled bottom edge. Top and side are soldered together. Slotted cylinder that is soldered and has two tabs that pass through top of cover. Rolled top edge. Slot on one side flares slightly on bottom where it meets cap. Bottom section has flared foot. Straight sides and small raised bead near top edge. Top edge is turned toward center slightly and has slightly smaller radius turned at its top edge. Finger ring on one side, soldered at vertical joint at main body. Discolored green paint on exterior. Bent steel wire device inside with flattened and flared end. Small piece of what might be flint stone in body.
- Material:
- Metal
Tin
Stone - Dimensions:
- H-4.1 W-5.3 Dia-4.3 inches
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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