Brass tinderbox

DateCirca 1644

Mediumbrass

Dimensions3 × 4 3/4 × 10 3/4 in. (7.6 × 12.1 × 27.3 cm)

Donor credit lineAlbert E. Aston Lighting Collection

Object number1977.41.58

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionBrass tinderbox and candle holder. Lid of box is decorated with raised leaves & bunches of grapes. Candle socket in center of removeable lid. Box is circular with four rows of decoration around edges. Handle has hole. Flint and steel missing.

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