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On Display: House - Commons Room
Fire steel (Striker)
1740-1800
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1969.0746
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0746
Object Name
Fire steel (Striker)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1740-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side of striker segment
Inscription: "X·J·DALBY & J·B" stamped incuse in Roman capitals.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
0.315 (H) x 2.953 (W) x 3.15 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
0.8 (H) x 7.5 (W) x 8 (L)