Tinder pistol with incorporated candle holder on an arm protruding from the tinder well

Tinder pistol with incorporated candle holder on an arm protruding from the tinder well, wood handle, brass and steel mechanism, by Hollis London, English, 1790-1850

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A136456
Materials:
handle, wood, trigger, steel, hammer head & steel, steel, tinder well, brass, candle holder, brass and casing, brass
Measurements:
length 146 mm
height 100 mm
width 73 mm
candlestick: height 51 mm
type:
tinder pistol
credit:
Glendining