Tinder-pistol (length 5 1/2 ins) of iron; hollow barrel-shaped handle unscrews; compartment in side

PART OF:
Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.
Made:
Bow and Bow and
Tinder-pistol (length 5 1/2 ins) of iron; hollow barrel-shaped

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Tinder-pistol (length 5 1/2 ins) of iron; hollow barrel-shaped
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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.