Description:  Tinder-pistol (length 8 ins) of iron, with plain wooden butt; candle-socket (rising from foot) still contains portion of old tallow candle; compartment in side for sulphur-matches, etc., lid closing with unusual form of snap-catch; still contains two unused pistol-flints; lid inscribed "Woolley"; early 18th century. England. [Nos 1047-1075 are all of iron or brass and have wooden butts. All have external mechanisms].

Credit Line:  Wilkinson Sword Ltd.

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