Mönschsbüchse from Dresden early 15th century?

Andi · 8th December 2012, 10:29 PM

A very nice piece at the Staatliche Kunstsammlung Dresden, Germany.

According to the description it is probably from the early 15th century. The iron barrel is black finished and nicely decorated with a matchlock. Length: 32 cm Barrel 27,5 cm Weigth 1040 g.

http://skd-online-collection.skd.mus...show?id=287869

Spiridonov · 11th December 2012, 10:08 AM

I think that this famos handbuchse was made is early 16 century

Andi · 14th January 2013, 08:25 PM

I have just found an other image of the Mönchsbüchse showing ist from an other side. It really seems to me that this is definitively younger than 15th century as stated by the museum.

The description on the image says:

Deutsch, E. 15. Jh.

The "E" could probably mean Ende: end of 15th century which suites to Spiridonovs suggestion.

Sajen · 14th January 2013, 08:45 PM

Since the description on the label is in german language it is assumable that the meaning is "Ende" (end) 15th century.

8th December 2012, 10:29 PM	#1
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 202	Mönschsbüchse from Dresden early 15th century? A very nice piece at the Staatliche Kunstsammlung Dresden, Germany. According to the description it is probably from the early 15th century. The iron barrel is black finished and nicely decorated with a matchlock. Length: 32 cm Barrel 27,5 cm Weigth 1040 g. http://skd-online-collection.skd.mus...show?id=287869 Attached Images

14th January 2013, 08:25 PM	#3
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 202	I have just found an other image of the Mönchsbüchse showing ist from an other side. It really seems to me that this is definitively younger than 15th century as stated by the museum. The description on the image says: Deutsch, E. 15. Jh. The "E" could probably mean Ende: end of 15th century which suites to Spiridonovs suggestion. Attached Images

11th December 2012, 10:08 AM	#2
Spiridonov Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Russia, Leningrad Posts: 355	I think that this famos handbuchse was made is early 16 century

14th January 2013, 08:45 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,613	Since the description on the label is in german language it is assumable that the meaning is "Ende" (end) 15th century.