Original 18th-Century Italian Flintlock Tinder Lighter by G. Bonardi with Pocket-Pistol Form and Pop-Open Faux Barrel Russian/Soviet Militaria with some scratching and chipping

with some scratching and chipping

Tarascon's personal insignia of a black fighting cock had become adopted by his squadron

A rare personalized helmet representing the observers and ground crews who served as the elevated eyes of American artillery during WWI

The Walker scrapbook is almost entirely a home personal scrapbook including photos and momentos from his wedding

it runs smoothly

Original 18th-Century Italian Flintlock Tinder Lighter by G. Bonardi with Pocket-Pistol Form and Pop-Open Faux Barrel Russian/Soviet Militaria with some scratching and chippingOriginal Item: One of a Kind. IMA has offered examples of flintlock tinder lighters previously, but never one like this example, made in the form of a flintlock pocket pistol. The barrel portion is hollow, and when the trigger is pulled it unlatches and the spring pops it open, which also allows the candle holder to pop up, with the hopefully lit candle. This is not a one off piece, as we have seen other examples, but they are definitely less commonly