Price
£4000.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Tinder lighter made as a flintlock pistol
A flintlock pistol fitted as a tinder lighter, on pulling the trigger hinges open the barrel to the side, which allows the candle to spring out.
The barrel cover, lockplate and all the mounts of ornate brass with classical engraving, fully stocked, complete with wooden ramrod, the engraved steel lock signed “T Catalano”.
Italian
Date circa 1760
Stock number
16479The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees