Two Extremely Rare Small BOMBARDS, Early 15th Century

Matchlock · 5th May 2014, 04:00 PM

The remaining photos of the Weißenburg Steinbüchse, with the results of the dendrochronology attached at the bottom.
The German text states that the earliest possible date when the oak tree was logged was in about 1460. Of course, the wood had to be left to dry for decades in that period. This is why a realistic date for stocking the barrel in its present shape is the late 15th c.

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Matchlock · 5th May 2014, 05:06 PM

My important small alcove cannon retaining its original oak stock, ca. 1450.
Its overall length is only 40 cm - just lovely!
The iron ring at the rear was for a chain; so this alcove cannon was originally attached to a wall, as I explained in my previous post.

Now that these two detached barrels sold so well at Herman Historica's, it is with pride that I look at my fine and completely preserved piece!

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=alcove

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 5th May 2014, 05:14 PM

Similar small bombards/Steinbüchsen are prreserved in the reserve collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg.

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fernando · 5th May 2014, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

My important small alcove cannon retaining its original oak stock, ca. 1450.
Its overall length is only 40 cm - just lovely! ...

Yes, lovely. I wish it were here.

Matchlock · 5th May 2014, 09:48 PM

Yeah, Nando,

I realize that.

Who knows, it may come your way some day ...
Let's wait and see what the future brings on.
Anyway, some very good pieces have already found a good home with you, this I know for sure.

With all my best wishes for you, my friend, your family, charming cats and your collection,
Michl

5th May 2014, 04:00 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	The remaining photos of the Weißenburg Steinbüchse, with the results of the dendrochronology attached at the bottom. The German text states that the earliest possible date when the oak tree was logged was in about 1460. Of course, the wood had to be left to dry for decades in that period. This is why a realistic date for stocking the barrel in its present shape is the late 15th c. m Attached Images

5th May 2014, 05:06 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	My important small alcove cannon retaining its original oak stock, ca. 1450. Its overall length is only 40 cm - just lovely! The iron ring at the rear was for a chain; so this alcove cannon was originally attached to a wall, as I explained in my previous post. Now that these two detached barrels sold so well at Herman Historica's, it is with pride that I look at my fine and completely preserved piece! http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=alcove Best, Michael Attached Images

5th May 2014, 05:14 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Similar small bombards/Steinbüchsen are prreserved in the reserve collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg. m Attached Images

5th May 2014, 09:48 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Yeah, Nando, I realize that. Who knows, it may come your way some day ... Let's wait and see what the future brings on. Anyway, some very good pieces have already found a good home with you, this I know for sure. With all my best wishes for you, my friend, your family, charming cats and your collection, Michl