Colonial-style arts & crafts fire starter set made in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.
Entry/Object ID
2001.011.0001
Description
Arts & Crafts-style colonial fire lighter made by Hoboken W.I. Andiron Co., no date, ca. 1900.
Three-pieces, planished or wrought copper. base, tapered square can with hinged lid with handle; wrought iron handled fire starter with ovoid ceramic head. Manufacturer's oval stamp and pattern name, "Pilgrim", on bottom of base and can.
Base: circa 6-3/4" square x 7/8" high.
Can: 6-1/4" high x 3-3/4" square at bottom tapering to 3" square at top; handle / wall bracket (slotted hole for hanging.)
firestarter: overall 11" long; ceramic end, 2-1/4" diameter x 3-1/2" long.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.011
Source or Donor
Purchase
Acquisition Method
Purchase
Credit Line
Museum Purchase.
Made/Created
Date made
1900 - 1920
Notes
Date: 1900-1920
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2006-04-13
