European flintlock tinder lighter, ca. 1750. 245 grams, 7-3/4' long, 3-1/4" tall. Functional yet decorative, a curlicue-engraved brass and iron tinder lighter with hidden compartment on left side to store tinder, hole on top for candle, and two iron leg supports with brass ball butt, used to ignite fires or candles. Condition is fine and since it is mechanically functional, you can impress your friends by using it to light candles and smokes. With photo-certificate.
($600-900)