Carvings and Etchings on Wrought Iron Barrels, Maces and Blades, Italy, ca. 1520-40

Matchlock · 10th August 2014, 03:56 PM

One more detail of the patron.

Now let's start with the decoration on Italian maces, ca.1530-50.

First of all, I'd like to introduce you to some of their Late Gothic predecessors from the 15th century, starting with an unusually finely wrought sample which I photographed in the resereve collection of the Historic Museum of Lucerne, Switzerland. It still retains its original red lead (mimium) paint on the twisted haft (German: tordiert) plus the original cord binding covering the grip.

Enjoy.

Best,
m
Michael Trömner

10th August 2014, 03:56 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	One more detail of the patron. Now let's start with the decoration on Italian maces, ca.1530-50. First of all, I'd like to introduce you to some of their Late Gothic predecessors from the 15th century, starting with an unusually finely wrought sample which I photographed in the resereve collection of the Historic Museum of Lucerne, Switzerland. It still retains its original red lead (mimium) paint on the twisted haft (German: tordiert) plus the original cord binding covering the grip. Enjoy. Best, m Michael Trömner Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 10th August 2014 at 05:03 PM.