Historical information

"Nobel / No. 6 / 100 Detonators / for high explosives / Alfred (thistle picture) Nobel / Thistle brand / Manufactured in Australia / Glasgow"" as printed on the lid.
The brand was founded in 1870 by Swedish chemist and industrialist, Alfred Nobel

Significance

Used in the Kiewa Valley

Physical description

Small black tin box with all sides and lid having white on black and black on white print. 2 opposing sides have the number 6 at each end. The other 2 opposing sides have a safety warning and the top lid gives contents and maker.