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Description: | Tinder-pistol (length 8 1/2 ins) of iron, with straight wooden handle; stands on three feet and the trigger; very small candle-socket at side; lid of tinder-receptacle closes with a snap-catch; a design of crossed pipes, playing-cards, etc., engraved on top of body; probably early 18th century. Germany. [Nos 1047-1075 are all of iron or brass and have wooden butts. All have external mechanisms]. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ | Source: | Science Museum | Identifier: | 1937-682/1052 | Go to resource |
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