Lighter, one of eight

PART OF:
Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.
Made:
Bow and Bow and
[One of] Eight Lighters; all of similar, but slightly-different

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[One of] Eight Lighters; all of similar, but slightly-different
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[One of] Eight Lighters; all of similar, but slightly-different, types; all of iron, nickelled; all more or less rectangular; all provided with a length of match-cord tinder, the tail of which projects at bottom; four work by turning a projecting ring on side, one by drawing out a ratchetted plunger at end, and three in other ways; one French; others probably German.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/1355
type:
lighter - fire-making equipment
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.