Pictures from spanish army museum in Toledo

ArmsAndAntiques · 16th July 2018, 02:32 AM

Wonderful objects!

I am most interested in the exceptional decoration of the lantaka and its possible age. Museum descriptions should be taken with a heavy dose of salt, and judging by the quality of the casting and workmanship I would push the dating back by at least a century.

Battara · 17th July 2018, 03:31 AM

I'm with you on the lantaka, However remember that just because it was captured in 1876 doesn't mean that it was made then. In fact, it very well may have been made much earlier, especially if it was in use by that time.

Again Carlos, Mil Gracias!

16th July 2018, 02:32 AM	#1
ArmsAndAntiques Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 80	Wonderful objects! I am most interested in the exceptional decoration of the lantaka and its possible age. Museum descriptions should be taken with a heavy dose of salt, and judging by the quality of the casting and workmanship I would push the dating back by at least a century.

17th July 2018, 03:31 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I'm with you on the lantaka, However remember that just because it was captured in 1876 doesn't mean that it was made then. In fact, it very well may have been made much earlier, especially if it was in use by that time. Again Carlos, Mil Gracias!