Matchlock Mechanism
ca. 1600 (made)
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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
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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. |
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Marks and inscriptions | stamped crest (Anersperg family crest (Austria)) |
Credit line | Given by Major Victor Alexander Farquharson |
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Accession number | M.57-1912 |
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Record created | April 20, 2004 |
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