16th Century German Staghorn Powderflasks

Matchlock · 6th October 2011, 06:53 PM

Hi Rick,

The outcome rexactly responded to what I expected, even the horizontally acting oblong cut-off plate is still there - great original condition for 1570!

The black lacquer on the iron parts is hundreds of years old arsenal care; I would plead to preserve it all exactly the way it came down to you.

What I cannot see: Just put your finger into the flask to check whether there are remains of powder on the inner sides!

And: could you identify the remainder of the broken-off threaded pin on the inner side of the belt hook?

Best,
and congrats again,
Michael

6th October 2011, 06:53 PM	#11
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Rick, The outcome rexactly responded to what I expected, even the horizontally acting oblong cut-off plate is still there - great original condition for 1570! The black lacquer on the iron parts is hundreds of years old arsenal care; I would plead to preserve it all exactly the way it came down to you. What I cannot see: Just put your finger into the flask to check whether there are remains of powder on the inner sides! And: could you identify the remainder of the broken-off threaded pin on the inner side of the belt hook? Best, and congrats again, Michael