Breech-Loading Swivel Gun / Cannon For Comment

Matchlock · 9th September 2014, 02:58 AM

Hi Dana W,

For stylistic as well as formal reasons, this breechloading bronze cannon barrel is closely datable to ca. 1530-1550; many of these are of Portuguese manufacture - now, does this give you some patriotic satisfaction, Nando?

The zigzag ornamentation cast in high relief and contoured by chiseling, is highly unusual for Asia, while characteristic of the Nuremberg Early Renaissance style.
If made in a Nuremberg foundry, it should be dated to ca. 1525-40.

Please note Nando's thread:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...+breechloading

and by the author:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...h+loading+1540

Best,
Michael

9th September 2014, 02:58 AM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Dana W, For stylistic as well as formal reasons, this breechloading bronze cannon barrel is closely datable to ca. 1530-1550; many of these are of Portuguese manufacture - now, does this give you some patriotic satisfaction, Nando? The zigzag ornamentation cast in high relief and contoured by chiseling, is highly unusual for Asia, while characteristic of the Nuremberg Early Renaissance style. If made in a Nuremberg foundry, it should be dated to ca. 1525-40. Please note Nando's thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...+breechloading and by the author: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...h+loading+1540 Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 9th September 2014 at 03:11 AM.