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Title: Tinder-pistol (length 8 3/8 ins) wholly of iron, with up-tur [Go to resource]
Description: Tinder-pistol (length 8 3/8 ins) wholly of iron, with up-turned handle; tinder-receptacle at side; candle-socket on lid; trigger at back; the whole stands on four short feet; probably 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: 1937-682/1055 Go to resource More Like this...
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