Flint and Vesta Combo

International Match Safe

Association and Museum

Flint and Vesta Combination

IMSA#: PMMS-037

Estimated Date: 1876

Country of Origin: England

Manufacturer: Wright & Davies

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Material: Sterling

Markings: English hallmarks for sterling, London 1876 plus maker's mark. Also marked with the retailer's name, Thornhill, 144 Bond Street, London

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Size (Inches): Flint 7 cm tall, 3 cm wide excluding fusee cord to side.

Description and Comments: Silver with applied crown and crossed "L". Bottom 4 cm is vesta compartment. Top 3 cm contains flint on a small wheel, actioned by moving saw type plunger.

Reverse: Plain

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