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Matchlock · 11th January 2012, 11:59 PM

Hi Jasper,

I noticed that item when it was still in an online auction. Some of the decorative elements remind me of Oriental influence.

They seldom appear on the market.
What approximate date would you assign to this object?

Best,
Michael

11th January 2012, 11:59 PM	#291
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Jasper, I noticed that item when it was still in an online auction. Some of the decorative elements remind me of Oriental influence. They seldom appear on the market. What approximate date would you assign to this object? Best, Michael