Tinder-pistol (length 5 1/2 ins) of brass
Tinder-pistol (length 5 1/2 ins) of brass, with mechanism of iron and wooden butt; candle-socket on swivel at side; folding foot; no decoration; probably 18th century. ? England. [Nos 1078-1097 have the pistol-action mechanism enclosed in the body of the pistol].
Details
- Category:
- Firemaking
- Object Number:
- 1937-682/1090
- type:
- tinder pistol
- credit:
- Wilkinson Sword Ltd.