French Tinder Lighter c Late 17th or Early 18th Century

A very rare early French tinder lighter c late 17th or early 18th century. 

Length is a petite 6"

Possibly made by the gunsmith Antoine Descos the elder, Leyne, France.

This piece was made without legs, probably for travel 

and carried in a bag or sack. Notice the bottom mounted sear spring.

Copy and photos supplied by Robert Weil.