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American Sheet Iron Lighter Box and Chamberstick
Estimate:
$300 - $500
Sold
$125
Timed Auction
Closing May 17th, 2022 I Americana, Book, and Stamp Discovery Auction
Category
Description
Revolutionary War era, found in southeastern Pa.; comprising a round case fitted with a finger handle and a cylindrical candleholder, containing a period wrought iron striker, flint, and ignition materials (now much decayed); 3 1/4 H. and 4 1/4 W.
Provenance
From the estate of a Maryland collector. Ex-coll. Charles S. Bliss, per tag. Purchased from New Oxford Antique Center in March, 2002.