Strike-a-light & flint

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGA 96 B
Date:	18th - early 19th century 18th - early 19th century 18th or early 19th century
Material:	Flint
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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