Original U.S. Civil War Era Artillery Portfire Cannon Igniter Holder - Very Rare Original Display Machine Guns This example has no maker

This example has no maker mark but is stamped with a name

The reverse ricasso of this lovely dagger is maker marked with an etched oval trademark logo

BILKO SHOW

was a clothing merchant whose business began selling “gold and silver trimmings” and eventually was listed under “Regalia” in the directors in the 1880s and 1890s

Original U.S. Civil War Era Artillery Portfire Cannon Igniter Holder - Very Rare Original Display Machine Guns This example has no makerOriginal Item. Only One Available. This interesting device was used to hold a slow burning match to ignite the charge in muzzle loading cannon prior to the adoption of friction primers. It is 24 overall and consists of a wooden handle connected at the end with a metal post and a tension nut. The match would be inserted and tensioned into place. On one side is a small metal hook for the belt. These were used from the 1600s up until the Civil War era,