Tinder-pistol (length 5 1/2 ins) of iron; hollow barrel-shaped handle unscrews; compartment in side
Tinder-pistol (length 5 1/2 ins) of iron; hollow barrel-shaped handle unscrews; compartment in side, its lid inscribed "A. Descos, "l'ayné"; probably early 18th century [external mechanism]. France or Flanders.
Details
- Category:
- Firemaking
- Object Number:
- 1937-682/1046
- type:
- tinder pistol
- credit:
- Wilkinson Sword Ltd.