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Matchlock · 14th November 2010, 10:04 PM

Right, Alexender and 'Nando,

As usual, though, the act of ignition is left to imagination ...

That detail on early firearms just did not seem worth showing to period artists, at least normally not before ca. 1500.
Of course, exceptions prove the rule, especially in the early 15th century.

Characteristic of Spain, these obviously are details of carved oak Toledo choir stalls.

Best,
Michael

14th November 2010, 10:04 PM	#41
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Right, Alexender and 'Nando, As usual, though, the act of ignition is left to imagination ... That detail on early firearms just did not seem worth showing to period artists, at least normally not before ca. 1500. Of course, exceptions prove the rule, especially in the early 15th century. Characteristic of Spain, these obviously are details of carved oak Toledo choir stalls. Best, Michael