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Pistol-shaped tinderbox with flintlock
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Pistol-shaped tinderbox with flintlock

anonymous · 1750 - 1825 · engraving; iron (metal); walnut (hardwood)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Tinderbox with square iron part, in front a tray for the fungus and lid with contact surface and spring. On the left side of the tray a tube for the match cord. On the right side of the square part the spring for the cock, which is bent to the left on the right side and thus with the flint in the center of the top; trigger with trigger spring. In front an iron fork for support. Etched with leaf motifs and lines. Walnut stock of English pistol stock model. Mechanically functional. Tube for the match cord is missing.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
tinder box
Credit linePistool-tondeldoos met vuursteenslot. 1750 - 1825. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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