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Originally Posted by dana_w
Friday I had a chance to speak with James Levy. He was the original source of these images. He sent them to Miqueleter (along with others) in the late 90s. At the time he was the conservator for the Florida Bureau of Archaeological.
Mr. Levy tells me that the image of the lock is actually a casting that he made. He also says the stock is now on display at Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee Florida.
These items fascinate me, especially the brass decoration on the stock. I plan to try and acquire better photographs when I next visit Tallahassee.
Is anyone interested in seeing some of the other copies Miqueleter sent from the 1715 fleet wreck? If so, I'll be glad to post them.
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Salaams dana_w ~ This is a fine research subject... Stunning pictures and excellent detail. I would be delighted to see more pictures etc. Thank you for adding an amazing thread.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.