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Forum: European Armoury 19th August 2023, 05:26 AM
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Posted By Marcus den toom
More pictures of the same musket from post 20,...

More pictures of the same musket from post 20, top one in the black and white scan from the Wallis & Wallis auction 1971.
Forum: European Armoury 29th December 2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,414
Posted By Marcus den toom
Thank you Jim for your reply and exictement in...

Thank you Jim for your reply and exictement in investigating with us :)
The Donauknie is a bend in the river within the region of Budapest. This used to be a strategic point in the medieval times...
Forum: European Armoury 29th December 2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,414
Posted By Marcus den toom
12th or 13th century sword

Ussually swords do not find their way into my collection but this one sparked my interest. Someone more knowledgeable told me it could be dated to the 1150-1250s. Found in the Donauknie.

Total...
Forum: European Armoury 29th July 2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,335
Posted By Marcus den toom
Lot 110 catalogue page

Attached image of the auction catalogue, copyrighted by Tajan Auctioneers and Bibliothèque de l'Institut national d'histoire de l'art
Forum: European Armoury 19th July 2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,335
Posted By Marcus den toom
Qouting Michael: "So the author restrained to...

Qouting Michael:
"So the author restrained to choose a Nuremberg made powder flask, ca. 1550-60, of circular shape retaining its original leather pouch, and preserved in heavily patinated original...
Forum: European Armoury 19th July 2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,335
Posted By Marcus den toom
Information regarding catalogue 13 May 1993 Ader Tajan

Recently i bought this powder flask which is reference by Michael here (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19345&highlight=robert-jean+charles) as beeing from the Jean Robert Charles...
Forum: European Armoury 10th May 2022, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,908
Posted By Marcus den toom
Thank you all for your insights, does anyone also...

Thank you all for your insights, does anyone also have this specific makers mark in a reference book for me please? :o
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,908
Posted By Marcus den toom
17th century rapier with head stamp

I recently acquired this rapier which i gather is 17th century. There is a head shaped stamp on both sides of the blade which i can not identify.
Blade length is 83cm and total is 97cm.
Any help...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd July 2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,823
Posted By Marcus den toom
Attached from my archive

Attached from my archive
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,823
Posted By Marcus den toom
Sorry to burst the bubble but its an Indian...

Sorry to burst the bubble but its an Indian tillered hand cannon. I owned this very piece just a few years ago when i sold it to a Dutch Gentlement.
Forum: European Armoury 18th October 2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,650
Posted By Marcus den toom
If you need more info, i own the push button lock...

If you need more info, i own the push button lock from Michaels former collection ;)
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 86,201
Posted By Marcus den toom
Hi Patrick, Could you show us a picture of...

Hi Patrick,

Could you show us a picture of the possible touchhole please?
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2020, 05:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 86,201
Posted By Marcus den toom
Could be Nando, though i wouldnt rule a...

Could be Nando, though i wouldnt rule a candlestick out either. :)

Added:
Here is a picture of a 16th century candlestick. Take away the bottom and top..?
Forum: European Armoury 27th July 2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 86,201
Posted By Marcus den toom
Hi Patrick, Interesting piece, could you...

Hi Patrick,

Interesting piece, could you send me some more HD pictures please?
What is the bore diameter? Looks like a small caliber.
The threaded haft is something i never have seen before...
Forum: European Armoury 27th February 2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,923
Posted By Marcus den toom
Hi Jasper, thanks yes that is it.. simple elegant...

Hi Jasper, thanks yes that is it.. simple elegant solution. I tried it and the trigger will catch on indeed.
Forum: European Armoury 25th February 2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,923
Posted By Marcus den toom
Thanks, i am breaking my head on mine though.. ...

Thanks, i am breaking my head on mine though..
i attached a image of what mine looks like.. i understand how it works when its armed, but i can't figure out how it would work after releasing the...
Forum: European Armoury 25th February 2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,923
Posted By Marcus den toom
True Nando, though not as close anymore with my...

True Nando, though not as close anymore with my new residence.. haha. I have been there a few times as well as in the old Visser collection.

Another question, does anyone have schematics of how...
Forum: European Armoury 20th February 2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,923
Posted By Marcus den toom
Talking Thank you all so much, its an even more...

Thank you all so much, its an even more interesting piece than my own research had panned out.
No markings as far as i can decern.
Does anyone know what rope would be best to replace this flimsy...
Forum: European Armoury 19th February 2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,923
Posted By Marcus den toom
17th century Low countries crossbow with windlass

This is an item i just wanted to have had in my collection, eventhough it is not my collection area at all.
Meaning as well that this is something i know little about.
Hope to learn more here :o
...
Forum: European Armoury 16th February 2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,905
Posted By Marcus den toom
Well if you ever find yourself in Coburg Germany...

Well if you ever find yourself in Coburg Germany (or plan a whole vacation around ir like i did O_O)
Than you should visit the Veste Coburg for sure, the sheer amount of cannons, haquebuts,...
Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,905
Posted By Marcus den toom
Shooting grenades :) Its on display on veste...

Shooting grenades :)
Its on display on veste Coburg.. alongside the two alcove/snall stocked hand cannons of Michael.
Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,905
Posted By Marcus den toom
Or something like this?

Or something like this?
Forum: European Armoury 11th February 2020, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,814
Posted By Marcus den toom
Currently in the Historical museum in Chişinǎu,...

Currently in the Historical museum in Chişinǎu, Moldavia.
Forum: European Armoury 11th February 2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,814
Posted By Marcus den toom
Romanian Brass cannons 1480-1500

I found this article and translated it with the google translater, enjoy....
Forum: European Armoury 29th September 2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 91,248
Posted By Marcus den toom
Revicing this great thread

Three pictures, two of a fragmented wall piece, brass from Lichtenberg.
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