Tinder-pistol (length 5 3/4 ins) of brass
Tinder-pistol (length 5 3/4 ins) of brass, with mechanism of iron and wooden butt; tinder-receptacle in side; candle-socket on foot; no decoration; probably early 19th century. England. [Nos 1078-1097 have the pistol-action mechanism enclosed in the body of the pistol].
Details
- Category:
- Firemaking
- Object Number:
- 1937-682/1091
- type:
- tinder pistol
- credit:
- Wilkinson Sword Ltd.