Model of a Match Barrel with Linstock 1837

This model of a match barrel and linstock, created in 1837 by the Rijkswerf Hellevoetsluis, is a detailed miniature representation of the tools used in the 19th century for igniting cannons. The wooden barrel, secured with brass bands, is labeled with the number "718," possibly indicating its place in a set of such tools. The linstock, a long stick with a pointed end, was used to hold a burning match for igniting the gunpowder in the cannon. The model provides a fascinating glimpse into the technology and craftsmanship of the time.