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1st March 2014, 07:38 PM
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Two cranequins from German auctions at Hermann Historica, Munich.
The first Nuremberg, ca. 1540, by the 'Master of the crossed quarrels', the second dated 1565. m |
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1st March 2014, 08:07 PM
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A fine Late Gothic crossbow, the tiller completely veneered in white staghorn. Sold at auction at Hermann Historica's, Munich, 2nd May 2013.
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2nd March 2014, 04:05 PM
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11th to 12th century Romanesque period artwork depicting crossbows.
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2nd March 2014, 04:15 PM
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Ah, ah ...
Remember the discussion on two foot crossbows   . |
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2nd March 2014, 04:24 PM
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Hi Nando,
Your response sort of brightened up my mind a great deal because it seems to have gotten a pretty darn lonesome job I'm doin' here - since good people like Micke D and A. Senefelder evidently have stopped contributing ... Best, Michl |
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2nd March 2014, 04:42 PM
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Don't be so sure
They are around lurking and, when you less expect, they jump into the scene. You just keep posting; don't look for excuses  
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2nd March 2014, 05:18 PM
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Quote:
One again, my dear Sir,  Though insubordinate a time or two, I'm trying to be at your command ... Anyway I'm glad you show that you care! Best, Michl Last edited by Matchlock; 2nd March 2014 at 05:41 PM. |
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