Update. I spoke with the Museum of Fur Trade and confirmed that the HBC "magnifier" tinder boxes are both originals. They are also both japanned. To date, these are the first authenticated specimens in a collection that I know of. If anyone else is aware of original specimens, please let me know. I'd love to hear about it.
As a side note, Jim Hanson severely injured his foot and was hospitalized. Between the blood loss, infection, and what is expected to be a long rehab period, hopefully he will return to the job. If not, his loss will be a great one to our hobby.
-Dave