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Matchlock Mechanism

ca. 1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Machlock gun mechanism, the priming pan missing, engraved steel with a dragon head cock and decorated with a brass medallion stamped with the Anersperg family crest.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chiselled and engraved steel with brass
Brief description
Matchlock gun mechanism, the priming pan missing, engraved steel with a brass medallion stamped with the Anersperg family crest, Austria, ca. 1600
Physical description
Machlock gun mechanism, the priming pan missing, engraved steel with a dragon head cock and decorated with a brass medallion stamped with the Anersperg family crest.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9.8in (Note: Dimensions taken from Register)
  • Height: 3.6in
Marks and inscriptions
stamped crest (Anersperg family crest (Austria))
Credit line
Given by Major Victor Alexander Farquharson
Collection
Accession number
M.57-1912

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Record createdApril 20, 2004
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