Antique Silver Tinderbox (engraved, 1873)

This beautiful silver tinderbox, dated 1873, is an example of nineteenth-century craftsmanship. Tinderboxes, the precursors to modern match or lighter holders, were used to store tinder, flints, and steel. They were often both functional and decorative.

This silver tinderbox is not only a fine collector's item for lovers of silver and smoking history but also a charming piece with a personal history. An authentic 19th-century utility item that today makes a beautiful addition to any antique collection.

• Material: Silver

• Height: approx. 6 cm
  

• Dating: 1873, finely engraved in ornate letters within a richly decorated rococo medallion

• Decoration:

  • Elegantly engraved motifs and beautifully detailed framing

  • Subtle pattern of dot and stripe motifs over the entire surface

• Shape: Beveled, rectangular shape with hinged lid

• Condition: Very well preserved; traces of age consistent with its age