flint striker

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

flint striker

Entry/Object ID

1994.041.010

Description

A small black leather and metal [brass] "purse" used to hold flints for starting fires. It has a metal bar on the bottom for striking, and a decorated metal fold-over and catch. There is a small metal handle used for attaching to a chain.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Horne, Doreen

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Aug-94 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

striker, flint striker

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

June 18, 1997

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

March 20, 2024