from Breckans, Finstown, Orkney
Add to albumThis 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
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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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