19th Century Vampire Slaying Kit

DESCRIPTION: Antique vampire hunting kit encased in a carved wood box adorned with gilt brass studs in rows on base and lid and bearing a medallion on its lid containing a cross flanked by two skull-and-crossbone emblems. Contents are as follows:

(3) Vials of glass
(1) Flintlock pistol
(1) Gilt metal powder flask
(1) Etched metal ramrod
(1) Single edged dagger marked on blade with cross
(1) Crucifix
(1) Leather case containing two glass vials
(1) Ave Maria book box
(1) Box containing a mother-of-pearl crucifix
(1) American 1844 copy of the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer
(1) Gilt metal case of copper firearm round casings
(1) Etched gilt metal brass box containing gilt rosary
(1) Small etched gilt metal box
(1) Mary emblazoned box containing a cross necklace
CIRCA: 19th Century
ORIGIN: -
DIMENSIONS: Pistol - H: 3.25" W: 0.5" L: 5.25"
Crucifix - H: 8.5" W: 0.5" L: 4"
Dagger - H: " W: 0.5" L: 10.25"
Metal rod - W: 0.5" L: 6.5"
Case - H: 4" W: 8" L: 11.5"
CONDITION: Minor tarnishing/oxidation to metal contents and components; pistol untested, likely not in working order; some boxes have loose hinges; Book of Common prayer exhibits mild discoloration on pages consistent with age and use
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