RARE SILVER TINDER BOX VESTA CASE BIRMINGHAM 1826 JOHN THROPP

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RARE SILVER TINDER BOX VESTA CASE BIRMINGHAM 1826 JOHN THROPP


 
George IV sterling silver tinder box type vesta case by John Thropp, Birmingham 1826.  This object pre-dates striking matches, a flint was used to create a spark among dry tinder kept in the box.  Both sides mounted with steel striker bars.  Rear panel engraved with a dragon type beast in a ducal crown.  Original owner monogram TCJY? engraved to the cover.

Maker mark IT (John Thropp); Birmingham assay office mark; lion silver mark; date letter C for the year 1826; King George IV portrait duty mark. 


Various minor dings but overall  good condition.  The hinge snaps shut nicely.

Dimensions: approx 1¾ inches long.

Weight: 0.72 troy oz (22.4g)