Tinder-pistol (length 6 1/2 ins) of brass
- Made:
- Bow
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Tinder-pistol (length 6 1/2 ins) of brass
Science Museum Group
Tinder-pistol (length 6 1/2 ins) of brass, with iron mechanism; large candle-socket and tinder-receptacle at sides; ornamental brass foot at front; engraved with military trophies; inscribed on side "Richards"; 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:
- 1937-682/1078
- type:
- tinder pistol
- credit:
- Wilkinson Sword Ltd.
