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Old 10th August 2014, 11:59 AM   #14
Matchlock
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Hi fellows,


You're right, of course, no doubt about that!

I fully agree with your statements that the item in question is a cast-iron 19th c. decorative reproduction. The etchings are done primitvely as well. I don't thik they are etched at all.


It's just that, at the moment, I lack the time to go into details.
So all I wanted to show was the ample bandwith of early 16th c. ornamental patterns.

For comparison, I have just authored a new thread that will provide you with tons of genuine Italian iron carvings on barrels and maces from the 1520's to ca. 1540.

Please see
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18904


Enjoy,
and best es ever,
Michael

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