Flintlock tinder pistol. English, 1780-1830.

Flintlock tinder pistol. English, 1780-1830.

Tinder pistol, all steel grasshopper variety. European, 1750-1800.

Tinder pistol, all steel grasshopper variety. European, 1750-1800.

Wheel-lock tinder boxes, 16th and 17th century.

Tinder pistols, 17th and 18th century.

Tinder pistol in egg-shaped case, Japanese, 1700-1850.

Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols. Russian, early 19th century.

Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols. Russian, early 19th century.

Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols. Russian, early 19th century.

Tinder box, English, c 1750-1820.

Tinder box, English, c 1750-1820.