Lighter made to resemble an ornate pistol, France, mid-late 18th century AD
Lighter made to resemble an ornate pistol, France, mid-late 18th century AD
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Despite the details in the link, I’m having trouble visualizing how the spark gets from the flint to result in a burning candle poking up.
Was there some kind of gunpowder wick that’s no longer present?
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I think the pan is primed with gunpowder like in an ordinary flintlock gun.
... which seems a lot of work for a candle, but so, I suppose, is making an entire ornate pistol-lighter.
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Vibe:
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