Tinder-pistol (length 8 ins) wholly of wrought iron

Tinder-pistol (length 8 ins) wholly of wrought iron

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Tinder-pistol (length 8 ins) wholly of wrought iron, with ball on end of flat handle; candle-socket; tinder-compartment in side; probably 18th century [external mechanism]. Germany.

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Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/1042
type:
tinder pistol
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.