Tinder-pistol of iron

PART OF:: Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.

Made:: Bow

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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.

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