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

We stayed in what was left of a French chateau

The exterior metal finish is somewhat worn

Andrew Ferrars or Ferrier of Arbroath

the right side is marked bottom to top with 久 長 運 武

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

Original Early American Brass Flintlock Tinder Lighter by T. Allen of New York named to N.J. Tavern British Military Maps We stayed in what wasOriginal 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