Mark on an early barrel

Ed · 15th December 2023, 01:53 AM

I wonder if this mark is familiar to anyone ..

It is somewhat difficult to make out but it looks to me like "IV" (or could be viewed upside down too, I suppose). The object is a dated dopplehacken of 1507.

fernando · 15th December 2023, 07:27 AM

Ed, you are expected to show us the whole object, as required !

Ed · 15th December 2023, 11:41 AM

Here ya go.

fernando · 15th December 2023, 11:50 AM

Fine; great stuff

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Ed · 15th December 2023, 12:13 PM

I was perusing the Osprey book "Medieval Handgonnes" and the author referenced a very similar barrel in Denmark.

https://samlinger.natmus.dk/thm/asset/43719

He says that there is a makers mark "I S" on the rear of the barrel.

Hmmmmmm ... "IS" mine has "IV" could there be a connection???

Take a look at the rear of the barrel:
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The date of the barrel is 1515.

See the prob?

BTW, you find anything further on the barrel I bought from you?

fernando · 15th December 2023, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed

... BTW, you find anything further on the barrel I bought from you?

I am afraid no additional clue since what was discussed at the time ... 2008 ?

15th December 2023, 01:53 AM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 189	Mark on an early barrel I wonder if this mark is familiar to anyone .. It is somewhat difficult to make out but it looks to me like "IV" (or could be viewed upside down too, I suppose). The object is a dated dopplehacken of 1507. Attached Images

15th December 2023, 11:41 AM	#3
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 189	Here ya go. Attached Images

15th December 2023, 12:13 PM	#5
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 189	I was perusing the Osprey book "Medieval Handgonnes" and the author referenced a very similar barrel in Denmark. https://samlinger.natmus.dk/thm/asset/43719 He says that there is a makers mark "I S" on the rear of the barrel. Hmmmmmm ... "IS" mine has "IV" could there be a connection??? Take a look at the rear of the barrel: The date of the barrel is 1515. See the prob? BTW, you find anything further on the barrel I bought from you?

15th December 2023, 07:27 AM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Ed, you are expected to show us the whole object, as required !

15th December 2023, 11:50 AM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Fine; great stuff .