Tinder-Lighter
ca. 1760-1770 (made)
| Place of origin |
Flintlock tinder lighter of engraved steel and brass, it is in the form of a box lock with a hinged container for the tinder (the wick-holder is missing). It is signed 'EREMITE DRESDEN' and features ornament rococo scrolls.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Steel and brass, engraved |
| Brief description | Flintlock tinder light, steel and brass engraved, Dresden, ca. 1760-1770 |
| Physical description | Flintlock tinder lighter of engraved steel and brass, it is in the form of a box lock with a hinged container for the tinder (the wick-holder is missing). It is signed 'EREMITE DRESDEN' and features ornament rococo scrolls. |
| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | Eremite, Dresden |
| Gallery label | FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER, steel and brass, engraved, Germany; c.1760-70
In the form of a box lock. Signed ERAMITE DRESDEN. This example of gunsmiths' work has a hinged container for the tinder (the wick-holder missing). Products from Dresden, the centre of fine brass-working, were popular throughout Europe.
Gift of Col. G. Stovell.
Museum No. M.184-1928(07/1994) |
| Credit line | Given by Col. G. Stovell |
| Object history | Products from Dresden, the centre of fine brass-working, were popular throughout Europe. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.184-1928 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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