An arquebusiers powder flask of about 1540's

Matchlock · 24th June 2014, 03:38 AM

One more instance of the stylized trefoil decoration, found on another cranequin datable to ca. 1535, and in a Bavarian private collection:
engraved on the forward section of the ratched bar, and reduced to three dots struck to form a triangle.

This cranequin, too, is struck with the Nuremberg workshop mark of the 'Master of the crossed arrows'.

As stated above, the ornament on this item is a sample of the most simplified variant of a bunch of grapes, which seems to have originated as a stylistic decorative element in the late 15th or early 16th century - and primarily employed on all kinds ironworks including weapons and armor.

Have fun studying,
and best,
Michael Trömner

24th June 2014, 03:38 AM	#10
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	One more instance of the stylized trefoil decoration, found on another cranequin datable to ca. 1535, and in a Bavarian private collection: engraved on the forward section of the ratched bar, and reduced to three dots struck to form a triangle. This cranequin, too, is struck with the Nuremberg workshop mark of the 'Master of the crossed arrows'. As stated above, the ornament on this item is a sample of the most simplified variant of a bunch of grapes, which seems to have originated as a stylistic decorative element in the late 15th or early 16th century - and primarily employed on all kinds ironworks including weapons and armor. Have fun studying, and best, Michael Trömner Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 24th June 2014 at 05:05 AM.