WAX MATCH CONTAINER

H1989.737

Brass cylinder to hold wax matches. Has circular top and bottom, with inner ring attached to base: this can be separated from the base now. Has rough surface at base to act as flint. "HAVELOCK / TOBACCO / CIGARETTES" impressed on lid. Used by Bill Richardson when working underground in 1940s. to light carbide lamps.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1989.737
Accession Date: 15 Mar 1990

Material

Brass/Metal

Brass

Measurement

diameter23mm
height35mm

 

 

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