Accession No
Z 31163.4
Description
'Orlik' lighter striker, rectangular shaped case lenticular in section with one concave side. From one end of the case unscrews a rod of metal, one end with a spherical handle, the other with four prongs surrounding a cylindrical metal rod. The inside of the case is packed with cotton. The base of the tin is engraved with 'Orlik 1915 Made in USA'
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Haward, F. N. [collector and bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 31163.4
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Cotton
Local Term
Measurements
50mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card one for Z 31163[.1-13]: 'Collection of modern and recent cigarette lighters, tinder boxes, match containers etc'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card two for Z 31163[.1-13]: 'Wooden box containing 10 metal tinder boxes and 1 tinder tube' [wooden box has been disposed of (14/02/2024)]
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 31163[.1-13]: 'Two cotton tinders, one cotton tinder tube, and 10 metal tinder boxes.'
Event Date 22/8/2000
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
'Orlik' lighter striker, rectangular shaped case lenticular in section with one concave side. From one end of the case unscrews a rod of metal, one end with a spherical handle, the other with four prongs surrounding a cylindrical metal rod. Inside the case is an unidentified white textile. The base of the tin is engraved with 'Orlik 1915 Made in USA'
Event Date 14/2/2024
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
FM:309480
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