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dana_w · 1st June 2016, 07:56 PM

Most Tinder Lighters I have seen of this type have wooden handles, but this one has a metal one.

It is marked with what appears to be “DESCOS” and “LAYNEZ”. So far I’ve been unable to trace this mark. Do you recognize it?

All photos are Copyright (C) 2016 Dana K. Williams. All rights are reserved.

1st June 2016, 07:56 PM	#1
dana_w Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Florida, USA Posts: 436	Markings On Flintlock Tinder Lighter, c1750? Most Tinder Lighters I have seen of this type have wooden handles, but this one has a metal one. It is marked with what appears to be “DESCOS” and “LAYNEZ”. So far I’ve been unable to trace this mark. Do you recognize it? All photos are Copyright (C) 2016 Dana K. Williams. All rights are reserved. Attached Images