An early 1800s coquilla nut Go to Bed.
This barrel shaped go to bed unscrews in the middle for storage of matches.
The ridged sides would provide the friction surface to light the match, which would be placed into the boss on the lid.
The matches were used in place of a candle for light to go to bed or to melt wax sticks for sealing letters.
Antique Coquilla Nut Go to Bed
£75.00Price

