This interesting antique lighter is marked "FORGET/ME NOT" on the left side and "A. HINE" on the right. There are light martial theme engraving patterns on the sides, a snow flake on the trigger guard, and some engraved borders. The "action" and bag shaped handle are the same design as the popular box lock pistols manufactured in England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Instead of having a flash pan and barrel ahead of the action, it has a tinder box. When the flint strikes the frizzen sparks light the tinder. A candle stored in the holder on the left side can then be lit using the small fire. It has a scroll style "bi-pod' on the front and a compartment on the right side. The walnut grip has is checkered on the top and has a small initial shield.

Fine. The brass has an attractive aged patina, and the iron has a dark brown patina with some pitting. The grip is fine with some slight separation at the rear of the action and partially smoothed checkering. Mechanically functions, although hammer spring is weak; needs work. There is some tinder in the box and part of a wax candle in the holder.