TINDER LIGHTER COLLECTION

 

Photo supplied by Robert Weil.

Tinder Lighter by Ian Hanna

HELLO IAN,
THAT IS A LOVLEY TINDER LIGHTER!
I KNOW THE FRENCH ORIGINAL YOU COPIED.
PLEASE SEND MORE PHOTO'S.
ALMOST NO CONTEMPORARY MAKERS WOULD ATTEMPT
TO SCRATCH MAKE A TL LIGHTER...... WAY TOO MUCH WORK!
GREAT JOB.
ALL BEST,
R. WEIL

Robert, 

Thank you for the kind words!  Way too much work is a great way to describe this project. I did not find all the photos and dimensions of the original until I was well into the work, so some of the proportions were thrown off.  This one is 8"L, 2.5"W, 4.5"T, and 18oz.

Thanks again, 

Ian Hanna 

Photography by Ian Hanna.

The Bill Myers Collection by Morphy Auctions

 

SMALL CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER

Circa 1820. Measuring only 3-1/2" overall. The boxlock action is engraved with a star and border on each side and features a reinforced cock and folding trigger. The wooden grip is checkered on both sides and fluted on the spine. CONDITION: Good with grey patina. Action functions but is weak. Grip shows some wear to checkering. A very nice small size.

Est: $700 - $1,400

$350 0 bids

Morphy Auctions

September 29, 2021, 10:00 AM EST

Denver, PA, US

Copy and photos from Morphy Auctions here.

Early French Tinder Lighter

The early Iron French tinder lighter. C. 1695/1715

It’s super rare and in pristine condition. Full working order.

Almost impossible to locate this age and quality.

RARE IRON FRENCH TINDER LIGHTER C.1695-1715

A VERY RARE IRON FRENCH TINDER LIGHTER C.1695-1715
IN FULL WORKING ORDER BEAUTIFUL PATINA HAS NEVER BEEN CLEANED
VERY PETITE 6” LENGTH
MADE WITHOUT A FRONT REST POSSIBILITY TO BE CARRIED IN A SHOOTING BAG OR HAVERSACK
HAS A SIDE OPENING MARCH COMPARTMENT
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCATE TINDER LIGHTERS OF THIS EARLY PERIOD AND QUALITY

FOR SALE $1800 obo SHIPPED

THIS ONE IS A GEM EMAIL ME FOR MORE VIEWS
ROBERTWEIL@EARTHLINK.NET

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The Robert Weil Collection: Antique Tinder Lighter

Antique mid 18th century continental tinder lighter. Early box lock design with exposed internals. Excellent condition full working order. Match compartment below grip swings out. Beautiful patina has not been cleaned. Length 7.75” $875 plus shipping.

For more information contact Robert at robertweil@earthlink.net 

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Antique Tinder Lighter

"Likely an American Tinder lighter"

Photo from the Robert Weil Archive.

Antique Tinder Lighters

Photo by Robert Weil.

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.

18th Century English tinder Lighter and Flintlock Powder Tester

1) 18th century “BURGON, LONDON” marked brass tinder lighter with attached candlestick holder. 7″ l x 5″ t. 

2) 18th century style powder tester, probably European with measuring wheel numbered 1-12 on each ratchet. Engraved lock shows figure blowing a horn, brass trigger guard and lock escutcheon plate. 

CONDITION: 1) Very good to fine overall, complete and functional. 

2) Very good overall, stock re-finished, metal gray with pitting, otherwise appears complete and original. 

Copy and photos from James Julia.

Antique German Tinder Lighter c 1750

Tinder lighters are scarce items. The higher quality ones by known gunsmiths are even rarer.  This museum quality piece, in excellent condition, and in full working order, was made in Hamburg by the famous German gunsmith H.W.L. KERST.  The walnut grip is beautifully carved and is reminiscent of an oriental design. The lighter has great patina on wood and metal and has not been cleaned.  The tinder compartment is spring opened by pushing on the release lever on bottom.

length: 8.75"

$2800.00 contact robertweil@earthlink.net for more information

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