Marv and Tony might be might right about the flint/quartz but if this was made in the 19th century the white piece in the flint lock could also be Ivory as the gaudiness of the day was in fact ivory. I tried zooming in on the strike area but to no avail and believe the hammer to be only a cocking action for the sprint mechanism for the tulip.
More pertinently a little searching seams to derive this post on X by "Science Girl" and another "Massimo" and "Viral Vibes" references to it being by Moulinié, Bautte & Cie built for the Chinese market....Key point is X and the drivel that rains down from on High. Again leading the ToolTalkBot astray!!

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