Barrel markings interpretation ?

Pukka Bundook · 27th March 2018, 04:53 AM

Gents, there is much to ponder over on this one.

Thanks for all the thoughts.
DaleH. Welcome, glad to see you can now post!

The marks on the barrel are those of Luis Santos, and whether they are correct or a bit later forgeries I do not know. Many Were forged with famous Spanish barrel -maker marks applied, and these were difficult to tell apart from the real ones even in the 18th century.
I did have a short thread about the Santos stamps some time ago, and they Do appear correct..
The problem with this is that Luis died in 1721, so if his work, they are Extremely early for a set of double barrels. I Think Keith Neal had seen some from 1723 or so, but these would have to be 1721.

The locks are by Laborde, (Thank you Fernando!) and Stockel has him working in Paris from 1745 to 17 60.
Then, we have later stocking up apparently in the UK, in the early 19th century, and have an Earl's coronet on the wrist.
So what do we have?
I will attach more photos tomorrow.

Thank you all for looking!

Richard.

27th March 2018, 04:53 AM	#8
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Gents, there is much to ponder over on this one. Thanks for all the thoughts. DaleH. Welcome, glad to see you can now post! The marks on the barrel are those of Luis Santos, and whether they are correct or a bit later forgeries I do not know. Many Were forged with famous Spanish barrel -maker marks applied, and these were difficult to tell apart from the real ones even in the 18th century. I did have a short thread about the Santos stamps some time ago, and they Do appear correct.. The problem with this is that Luis died in 1721, so if his work, they are Extremely early for a set of double barrels. I Think Keith Neal had seen some from 1723 or so, but these would have to be 1721. The locks are by Laborde, (Thank you Fernando!) and Stockel has him working in Paris from 1745 to 17 60. Then, we have later stocking up apparently in the UK, in the early 19th century, and have an Earl's coronet on the wrist. So what do we have? I will attach more photos tomorrow. Thank you all for looking! Richard.