Tinder-horn (length 6 3/4 ins)
Tinder-horn (length 6 3/4 ins), of bullock's horn, with narrow silver band near point; a wooden plug secured to point by a string; contains steel (much worn) of type usual in England and powdered charcoal-tinder formed from the very-light flower-stem of the "Aloe" (Agave americana). Jamaica. West Indies.
Details
- Category:
- Firemaking
- Object Number:
- 1937-682/811
- type:
- tinder-box
- credit:
- Wilkinson Sword Ltd.