There was a lively arms trade in the 16th and 17th centuries, I assume that the Petronel and muskets shown on 16/17 century Dutch paintings are mainly of German origin.
The typical Dutch style deer antler/ mother of pearl decoration was seen as early as the last quarter of the 16th century in the Netherlands.
See a German/Dutch Petronel 1579 in the Emden weapons rooms and compare this decoration with the one in post 1 and the musket in #2
One can assume with high probability that the decoration of post#1 is the orginal one done in the first half of the 17th century.
where this decoration has been done is not yet clear to me.
best,
Jasper
Last edited by cornelistromp; 25th February 2014 at 11:00 AM.
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