Fire starter - Antique - metal / leather - 1950-1960 - handmade

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€35
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€30
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€25

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Antique Tibetan fire starter with a leather pouch and steel striker, decorated with silverwork and turquoise, originating from Nepal and Tibet, dating to ca. 1950–1960, in good used condition and handmade.

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This is an antique Tibetan fire starter, also known as a Chuckmuck or Mechak. The object consists of a leather pouch for flint and tinder, with a steel striker on the bottom. It is decorated with silverwork and a turquoise gemstone. These items were traditionally carried by nomads.

Carefully packed and insured for shipping.

This is an antique Tibetan fire starter, also known as a Chuckmuck or Mechak. The object consists of a leather pouch for flint and tinder, with a steel striker on the bottom. It is decorated with silverwork and a turquoise gemstone. These items were traditionally carried by nomads.

Carefully packed and insured for shipping.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Object name
Fire starter
Weight
0.33 kg
Specific region of origin
Tibet
Title additional information
handmade
Material
metal / leather
Country of origin
Nepal
Height
15 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.49%
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