Friday 20 October 2017

This
this a long overdue mystery object.




Where and when do  you  think  it  was made, and for  precisely what  purpose. No prizes and very  little kudos  awarded. 




6 comments:

stigofthedump said...

Got it!!!

Z said...

Well, it looks like either a very intimidating stag beetle or the back end of a pistol. Waiting for Crowbard to give the definitive answer.

Crowbard said...

Could it be an English provincial flintlock tinder lighter of about 1680? (or alternatively made or heavily restored about 2015 in your cellar?

Mike said...

This is a tinder lighter; dating from around 1740/1750, It was very probably made in England. It has had the top jaw screw repalaced, but is otherwise in good original condition.

Mike said...


Crowbard said...

Good to see you blogging again Mike, I make this the thirteenth comment I've posted on your blog. Sorry none of them appear to have arrived yet.
Cheers,
Carl