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Matchlock
24th November 2008, 07:06 PM
The iron parts etched and gilt, the wooden stock completely covered by carved ivory (and I mean ivory) plaques.

At the Jagdschloss (hunting castle) Grunewald near Berlin.

Michael

clockwork
24th November 2008, 08:05 PM
very beautiful peace would look good in my collection LOL

Matchlock
25th November 2008, 07:14 PM
very beautiful peace would look good in my collection LOL

I'd make a gracious offer then ... :D

Michael