Original Early American Brass Flintlock Tinder Lighter by T. Allen of New York named to N.J. Tavern British Military Maps which was found superior in

which was found superior in most respects: accuracy

The ricasso is factory-stamped with the classic up-side down marking:

which we assume to be the one that the flag was captured from

made at ENFIELD in north London dated 1850 with it's side action lock bearing Queen Victoria's cypher of "Crown over V

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Original Early American Brass Flintlock Tinder Lighter by T. Allen of New York named to N.J. Tavern British Military Maps which was found superior inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early American Brass framed Tinder Lighter, complete with its original monopod stand. It measures just about 6 3 4" in length and 3 3 4" in height. The internal and functional components are made of the usual iron and steel. It is fully marked on the sides of the box lock with T. ALLEN on one side and NEW YORK on the other. These were first used as fire lighters by the flint striking a spark on