Strike-a-light & flint

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This C-shaped strike-a-light - also known as a fleerish - and the flint are from Breckans at Finstown in Orkney. The strike-a-light dates from the 18th or early 19th century.

A small wrought bar, with the ends bent back and finished decoratively, the strike-a-light is designed to be held in one hand. It was struck against the flint to produce a spark.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-026-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGA 96 B
• Date: 18th - early 19th century
  18th - early 19th century
  18th or early 19th century
  
• Material: Flint
  Flint
  Strike-a-light / fleerish
  
• Dimensions: 3.80" L x 1.60"
  
• What: Flint
  Strike-a-light / fleerish
  
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• Where: Scotland, Orkney, Finstown, Breckans
  Scotland, Orkney, Finstown, Breckans
  
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• Description: Flint for use with a C-shaped strike-a-light or a fleerish, from Breckans, Finstown, Orkney, 18th or early 19th century
  C-shaped strike-a-light or fleerish, from Breckans, Finstown, Orkney, 18th or early 19th century
  
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