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Pistol-shaped tin box with flintlock mechanism
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Tinderbox with a square iron section, a compartment for the fungus and a lid with a striking surface and spring on the front. On the left of the compartment a tube for the match. On the right of the square section the spring for the cock, which is bent to the left on the right side and thus holds the flint in the center of the top; trigger with trigger spring. On the front an iron fork for support. Entirely bright. Walnut stock of English pistol stock model. Mechanically functional.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit linePistool-tondeldoos met vuursteenslot. 1750 - 1825. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.