16-century firearms in stone

Matchlock · 19th March 2012, 07:28 PM

More, showing a crossbow, a stone, a trumpet - and something now missing.

All end of 15th c., the ceiling dated 1499.

Best,
Michael

Anandalal N. · 20th March 2012, 07:18 PM

Alexander,

Here's a thought. Could the sleeping guard in the first image have timed his sleep to perfection? Knowing how much time it takes for the match-cord to burn a given length he would be woken up when the heat of the match reaches his fingers. Could that be an effective alarm?

Anandalal N.

19th March 2012, 07:28 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Stone Reliefs in Linköping Cathedral, Sweden More, showing a crossbow, a stone, a trumpet - and something now missing. All end of 15th c., the ceiling dated 1499. Best, Michael Attached Images

20th March 2012, 07:18 PM	#2
Anandalal N. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 84	Alexander, Here's a thought. Could the sleeping guard in the first image have timed his sleep to perfection? Knowing how much time it takes for the match-cord to burn a given length he would be woken up when the heat of the match reaches his fingers. Could that be an effective alarm? Anandalal N.