Tinder-pistol of iron
Tinder-pistol (length 5 ins) of iron; hollow barrel-shaped handle unscrews, its interior being probably intended to hold sulphur-matches; compartment at side for reserve tinder; inscribed on side "Jean Descos"; probably early 18th century [external mechanism]. France or Flanders.
Details
- Category:
- Firemaking
- Object Number:
- 1937-682/1045
- type:
- tinder pistol
- credit:
- Wilkinson Sword Ltd.