New arms museulogic nucleus in Portugal

fernando · 9th October 2009, 08:05 PM

The Portuguese Association of Arms Collectors (APCA), from which i am a member, has opened last week a little museulogic nucleus, in its premises in Cascais (some 25 miles from Lisbon).
This is considered worthy of note; we are a small country, where arms museums or similar spaces can be counted with the fingers of one's hands.
Actually this association is one of a kind, and its members are no more than around 150 (i am one of their latest 'acquisitions').
It is devastating to remember that, in a country where at a certain time weaponry was its middle name, early examples are nowadays so hard to put an eye on.
As it couldn't be otherwise, the person who volunteered to lend or donate the largest number of ancient specimens to the space, was Rainer Daehnhardt; more than half the early pieces exhibited came from his collection.
The irony is that, although taking pictures was allowed, the photographer didn't take such advantage, due to his skill limitations ... and the sinister reflex of the windows glass.
There will be three sessions of pictures, divided by 'part one two and three' threads.
I am also keeping back all tags and other details, just in case someone cares to know about some of the items.

Fernando

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fernando · 9th October 2009, 08:06 PM

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Norman McCormick · 9th October 2009, 10:17 PM

Hi Fernando,
Where's the Artillery?

My Regards,
Norman.

Matchlock · 10th October 2009, 10:22 AM

Great job, Fernando, thanks a lot!

May I add that the Austrian matchlock musket of ca. 1645-50 comes from Frondsberg Castle, Styria, and was, together with a couple of amost identical specimens, sold Tom Del Mar, London, Dec 15, 2004. Another one of this rare series is in my collection. They are most important for never having beeen cleaned or restored, thus giving authentic proof of the immense shortage in material and the tremendous need during the final years of the Thirty Years War. Their beechwood stocks were never stained but left untreated and their general processing quality is very low. All they had to do is fire ...

I attach two details of my specimen.

Best,
Michael

fernando · 10th October 2009, 06:51 PM

Thank you Michael,
I am glad you added full info on that musket as, eventually , i didn't picture its legend.
Thank you also for the pictures of your specimen.
Fernando

Marc · 14th October 2009, 04:32 PM

Hi, Fernando.

This is no less than fantastic! I'm envious, seriously. Thank you very much for sharing it with us. Is it visitable by the general public? I could picture myself touring the already breathtaking wonders of Portugal in a route that would happen to include this collection and the Lisbon Army museum...

Best,

Marc

9th October 2009, 08:05 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	New arms museulogic nucleus in Portugal The Portuguese Association of Arms Collectors (APCA), from which i am a member, has opened last week a little museulogic nucleus, in its premises in Cascais (some 25 miles from Lisbon). This is considered worthy of note; we are a small country, where arms museums or similar spaces can be counted with the fingers of one's hands. Actually this association is one of a kind, and its members are no more than around 150 (i am one of their latest 'acquisitions'). It is devastating to remember that, in a country where at a certain time weaponry was its middle name, early examples are nowadays so hard to put an eye on. As it couldn't be otherwise, the person who volunteered to lend or donate the largest number of ancient specimens to the space, was Rainer Daehnhardt; more than half the early pieces exhibited came from his collection. The irony is that, although taking pictures was allowed, the photographer didn't take such advantage, due to his skill limitations ... and the sinister reflex of the windows glass. There will be three sessions of pictures, divided by 'part one two and three' threads. I am also keeping back all tags and other details, just in case someone cares to know about some of the items. Fernando . Attached Images

9th October 2009, 08:06 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	. Attached Images

10th October 2009, 10:22 AM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Great job, Fernando, thanks a lot! May I add that the Austrian matchlock musket of ca. 1645-50 comes from Frondsberg Castle, Styria, and was, together with a couple of amost identical specimens, sold Tom Del Mar, London, Dec 15, 2004. Another one of this rare series is in my collection. They are most important for never having beeen cleaned or restored, thus giving authentic proof of the immense shortage in material and the tremendous need during the final years of the Thirty Years War. Their beechwood stocks were never stained but left untreated and their general processing quality is very low. All they had to do is fire ... I attach two details of my specimen. Best, Michael Attached Images

9th October 2009, 10:17 PM	#3
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Hi Fernando, Where's the Artillery? My Regards, Norman.

10th October 2009, 06:51 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you Michael, I am glad you added full info on that musket as, eventually , i didn't picture its legend. Thank you also for the pictures of your specimen. Fernando

14th October 2009, 04:32 PM	#6
Marc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madrid / Barcelona Posts: 256	Hi, Fernando. This is no less than fantastic! I'm envious, seriously. Thank you very much for sharing it with us. Is it visitable by the general public? I could picture myself touring the already breathtaking wonders of Portugal in a route that would happen to include this collection and the Lisbon Army museum... Best, Marc