Michael, thank you for pointing out the identification of that matchlock musket, and the historical importance on it! It is completely fascinating to see examples of these ersatz weapons which survived even though they were not decoratively furnished pieces that would have appealed to many early collectors. Obviously thier importance now is from thier clear historical importance.
I am always amazed at your comprehensive knowledge and recollection of the international world of salerooms and museums!
Fernando, thank you again for bringing this museums holdings to us here, and we clearly gain so much by seeing these items along with the comments they generate with the members here.
Nicely done gentlemen!!!
Wish I could go too Marc!!!
All the best,
Jim