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. 




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6 comments:

  1. stigofthedump24 October 2017 at 06:56

    Got it!!!

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  2. Z27 October 2017 at 21:46

    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.

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  3. Crowbard27 October 2017 at 23:35

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

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  4. Mike11 November 2017 at 12:20

    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.

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  5. Mike11 November 2017 at 12:23


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  6. Crowbard23 November 2017 at 19:47

    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

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