Tinder-pistol (length 7 1/2 ins) of iron
Tinder-pistol (length 7 1/2 ins) of iron, with carved wooden butt; large candle-socket and tinder-receptacle at side; body engraved; inscribed on side, "J. Savige, W'hampton"; 18th century. England. [Nos 1047-1075 are all of iron or brass and have wooden butts. All have external mechanisms].
Details
- Category:
- Firemaking
- Object Number:
- 1937-682/1067
- type:
- tinder pistol
- credit:
- Wilkinson Sword Ltd.