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On Display: House - Tappahannock Room
Tinderbox
1815-1820
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Birmingham; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Brass
- Copper
- Iron
- Flint
Museum Object Number
1966.0711 A- E
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.0711 A- E
Object Name
Tinderbox
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Birmingham; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1815-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Edge of rim of lid
Inscription: "·T·[ ]", punched
Type: Mark
Location: Side of striker
Inscription: "[ ]·TIMMERS/WARRANTED", stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Copper
- Iron
- Flint
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
3.504 (H) x 10.354 (L) x 4.409 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.9 (H) x 26.3 (L) x 11.2 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
The measurement given is overall dimensions of the tinderbox when assembled. The individual components are as follows: (a) 6.7 cm H, 26.3 cm L, 11.2 cm Diam; (b) 6.7 H, 11.5 Diam; (c) 3 cm H, 10.4 cm Diam; (d) .8 cm W, 4.5 cm Depth, 9.7 cm L; (e) 5.8 cm W, 1.5 cm Depth, 7.8 cm L.