Antique Mongolian Steel Leather Flint Tinder Box Pouch
item#: 979188
price: SOLD
Antique Mongolian tinder box leather pouch with steel blade decorated on the front with brass accents. Appears to date from the 19th century. This pouch comes with a padded silk lined presentation box. Measures 5 7/8" long at the blade by 3" wide, including the top clasp. Good overall condition with a wonderful aged patina and much evidence of wear. The top clasp has come loose on one side. These functional fire starters were often hung from belts. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.