Extremely Rare 14th to 18th Century Igniting Irons and a 16th Century Linstock

Matchlock · 7th June 2009, 02:24 PM

From Hermann Historica's April 2009 sale, Munich.
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Matchlock · 22nd September 2009, 04:30 PM

Hi there,

I am not dead, just been having some unpleasant times but I am back again with you now.

This is to present my latest acquisition, a gift from a friend of mine whom I was able to do a big favor:
an extremely rare Austrian igniting iron, ca. 1500/early 16th century, the zoomorphic head formed like that of a serpent and punched with scales, eyes, and a mouth. Originally the snout was a bit longer and probably ended pointed but that of course has rusted away in the course of the centuries and the many alternating heats the item was exposed to.

It is shown together with better images of my other three, the dates being from top:

- 14th century, the earliest known
- ca. 1500 to early 16th century
- 1st half 16th century, actually a linstock for match
- ca. 16th to 18th century

Best,
Michael

fernando · 22nd September 2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

... I am not dead, just been having some unpleasant times but I am back again with you now....

.

Matchlock · 22nd September 2009, 08:00 PM

Thanks so much, Fernando,

I knew you've been missing me!

Btw, where do you get those cool icons from?

Best,
Michael

fernando · 22nd September 2009, 09:21 PM

Such vast resources here; it takes time to select the one find more indicated:

http://www.clicksmilies.com/

I love this one:

Fernando

M ELEY · 23rd September 2009, 04:58 AM

Welcome back, Michael. It is good to see you posting again. Hope all is well...

Matchlock · 23rd September 2009, 03:28 PM

Hi Mark,

Thanks a lot.

Not all's really well but all could really be worse.

When you live alone many things seem much harder to bear and psychic depression often is just a heartbeat away.

Being back with you sure gives me strength though.

Fernando, I too love that fancy fencing icon! Thanks for the link.

Best,
Michael

7th June 2009, 02:24 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	From Hermann Historica's April 2009 sale, Munich. m Attached Images

22nd September 2009, 04:30 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	My latest acquisition Hi there, I am not dead, just been having some unpleasant times but I am back again with you now. This is to present my latest acquisition, a gift from a friend of mine whom I was able to do a big favor: an extremely rare Austrian igniting iron, ca. 1500/early 16th century, the zoomorphic head formed like that of a serpent and punched with scales, eyes, and a mouth. Originally the snout was a bit longer and probably ended pointed but that of course has rusted away in the course of the centuries and the many alternating heats the item was exposed to. It is shown together with better images of my other three, the dates being from top: - 14th century, the earliest known - ca. 1500 to early 16th century - 1st half 16th century, actually a linstock for match - ca. 16th to 18th century Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 23rd September 2009 at 04:24 PM.

22nd September 2009, 08:00 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thanks so much, Fernando, I knew you've been missing me! Btw, where do you get those cool icons from? Best, Michael

22nd September 2009, 09:21 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Such vast resources here; it takes time to select the one find more indicated: http://www.clicksmilies.com/ I love this one: Fernando

23rd September 2009, 04:58 AM	#6
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,158	Welcome back, Michael. It is good to see you posting again. Hope all is well...

23rd September 2009, 03:28 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Mark, Thanks a lot. Not all's really well but all could really be worse. When you live alone many things seem much harder to bear and psychic depression often is just a heartbeat away. Being back with you sure gives me strength though. Fernando, I too love that fancy fencing icon! Thanks for the link. Best, Michael