Late Gothic Crossbows and Accouterments

Matchlock · 1st March 2014, 04:18 PM

Two fine Gothic cranequins, mid- to late 15th c., in the famous Churburg collection, Schluderns, South Tyrol.

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Matchlock · 1st March 2014, 08:38 PM

Two cranequins from German auctions at Hermann Historica, Munich.

The first Nuremberg, ca. 1540, by the 'Master of the crossed quarrels', the second dated 1565.

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Matchlock · 1st March 2014, 09:07 PM

A fine Late Gothic crossbow, the tiller completely veneered in white staghorn. Sold at auction at Hermann Historica's, Munich, 2nd May 2013.

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Matchlock · 2nd March 2014, 05:05 PM

11th to 12th century Romanesque period artwork depicting crossbows.

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fernando · 2nd March 2014, 05:15 PM

Ah, ah ...
Remember the discussion on two foot crossbows

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Matchlock · 2nd March 2014, 05:24 PM

Hi Nando,

Your response sort of brightened up my mind a great deal because it seems to have gotten a pretty darn lonesome job I'm doin' here - since good people like Micke D and A. Senefelder evidently have stopped contributing ...

Best,
Michl

fernando · 2nd March 2014, 05:42 PM

Don't be so sure

They are around lurking and, when you less expect, they jump into the scene.
You just keep posting; don't look for excuses

1st March 2014, 04:18 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Two fine Gothic cranequins, mid- to late 15th c., in the famous Churburg collection, Schluderns, South Tyrol. m Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 1st March 2014 at 08:55 PM.

1st March 2014, 08:38 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Two cranequins from German auctions at Hermann Historica, Munich. The first Nuremberg, ca. 1540, by the 'Master of the crossed quarrels', the second dated 1565. m Attached Images

1st March 2014, 09:07 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	A fine Late Gothic crossbow, the tiller completely veneered in white staghorn. Sold at auction at Hermann Historica's, Munich, 2nd May 2013. m Attached Images

2nd March 2014, 05:05 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	11th to 12th century Romanesque period artwork depicting crossbows. m Attached Images

2nd March 2014, 05:15 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Ah, ah ... Remember the discussion on two foot crossbows . Attached Images

2nd March 2014, 05:24 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Nando, Your response sort of brightened up my mind a great deal because it seems to have gotten a pretty darn lonesome job I'm doin' here - since good people like Micke D and A. Senefelder evidently have stopped contributing ... Best, Michl

2nd March 2014, 05:42 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Don't be so sure They are around lurking and, when you less expect, they jump into the scene. You just keep posting; don't look for excuses