ANTIQUE TIBET LEATHER & BRASS TINDER FLINT POUCH STEEL STRIKER CHUCKMUCK (2)

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YOU ARE ON THE PAGE - SO MAKE AN OFFER!This auction is for an original mid Victorian quite decorative brass and leather ? hand made probably in Tibet 'Chuckmuck'.
The chuckmuck is constructed from a stiff leather purse with a thick curved steel striker attached by rivets to its base. The sides and flap of the purse are either sewn or fixed by ornamental metal plates or small plaques. Insid...e would have been kept a piece of flint and a little tinder (pulped woody material such as plant roots). On the top fold a thin metal plate with 1 - 3 small hooks allows the pouch to be hung from the belt with a chuckmuck strap: a chain, leather thong or embroidered cloth.
Also could be used to hold matches at a later date.
The front catch still works fine, is a hook type catch.
A true museum piece with good age to it. This chuckmuck measures approx. 7.5 cms x 8.5 cms with fancy top hook.
In good overall condition for age, wear as to be expected.  Extremely tactile to hold.
In 'used' and left in un-cleaned condition, please take a look at the pictures above and ask any more questions you may have, also take a look at my other 'chuckmuck' listing, thank you.  All of the above is my opinion.   I am happy to combine postage where possible.
UK postage is next day special delivery.
There is possibly cheaper post on ebay, but not signed for, and unfortunately items can go missing if there is not a signature required, thank you for your understanding.

  
For overseas transactions ‘International Track & Signed For’ or 'International Tracked' delivery will be used, depending on the destination country. 

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  Any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact me, and I will do my best to answer as best I can, and if you require additional photographs please ask.
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