All personal of service age had to own one of these revolvers by order of King Nicholas, in defence of their country.
Firelight Museum
![Firelight Museum Firelight Museum](https://aumuseums.com/sites/default/files/museum/V172.jpg)
The Firelight Museum is located 10 minutes (9km) North from Leongatha. The Tudor style building also features other changing displays. It is set in a park with a playground and barbecue facilities.
Address:
355 Leongatha North Road, Leongatha North, VIC
Tel:
0356686272
Hours:
Weekends, school holidays, also by appointment
Admission:
Adults $3, Children & Students 50c, Families $7
Facilities:
Wheelchair access, toilets, disabled toilet, bus and car parking, picnic area, refreshments, sales outlet, guided tours, information, brochures of area.
Collection:
On display at the Firelight Museum is a fascinating collection of antique lamps (1860 - 1940), coins, pocket watches (1803 onwards), jewellery and firearms (1560-1935).
Items
Revolver
Montenegrin
![Revolver Montenegrin](https://aumuseums.com/sites/default/files/items/V172-5.jpg)
Creator:
Gasser Patent
Description:
The revolver is maid of cast steel, break open action. The calibre is 11.45mm case length 45mm, 5 chambers, weight 45ounces (the largest black powdered made)
Date:
1893
Pistols Flintlock
Brace of pistols
![Pistols Flintlock Brace of pistols](https://aumuseums.com/sites/default/files/items/V172-4.jpg)
Creator:
Turkish
Description:
Both pistols are inlaid in wood work with German silver, with pewter flowers and leaves. The barrel and but cap are inlaid with sterling silver.
Date:
C1776
Pistols have been cased with all accessories by E. Hattam
Candle Stick
![Candle Stick](https://aumuseums.com/sites/default/files/items/V172-3.jpg)
Creator:
French
Description:
Figurine of a lady holding a candle with both arms above her head. Her head and waist band are new moons and the gown is covered in stars.
Date:
C1860
Kerosene Lamp
Hanging Lamp
![Kerosene Lamp Hanging Lamp](https://aumuseums.com/sites/default/files/items/V172-2.jpg)
Creator:
Miller
Description:
Classic hanging "library" complete with hanging prisms, and automatic spring tension for raising lowering the lamp
Date:
c.1895
Kerosene lamp
Anucapnic Figurine Lamp
![Kerosene lamp Anucapnic Figurine Lamp](https://aumuseums.com/sites/default/files/items/V172-1.jpg)
Creator:
French, maker name unknown
Description:
Spelter casting of a lady figurine holding the lamp in on her left shoulder supported by her left hand.
Date:
1880s
Item Id Number:
FKL130