Objekt 12
Lighter
Description
When the trigger is pulled - as in a rifle - the clamped flint is struck with great force against the iron tongue, causing sparks to fly. These are caught by the easily flammable tinder sponge (a dried tree fungus) and enlarged to form a flame.
Object description
18. Century
Brass, iron, flint
Gift of Rentsch family
Inv. 1888.71.