Tinder pistol. A small pistol like device with a wooden handle. A brass, steel and flint mechanism is on the end, operated by a trigger, and there is also a candle holder on the side.

Title

Tinder pistol. A small pistol like device with a wooden handle. A brass, steel and flint mechanism is on the end, operated by a trigger, and there is also a candle holder on the side.

Identifier

ABDUA:18789

Description

Flint-lock tinder pistol, in brass, combined with a brass rectangular container for tinder and a small cup for holding a candle. Lock is in steel. Used in making fire.

Date

Early: 1800 Late: 1900

Format

metal copper alloy brass iron steel wood, L: 182 mm W: 75 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeenshire

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Ffiske, C.E Mrs

UUID

fed50805-cc8f-400f-adce-d3db19215240