Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Finest 16th to 18th Century German Powder Flasks

Matchlock · 18th December 2014, 10:18 AM

All these came from a private collection and were sold through Hermann Historica, Munich, in 2013.
Among them are some of the finest quality the author has ever come across.
Enjoy.
The atts. show a horn associated with hunting, ca. 1730-5o; both the style and the quality of the engraving bear witness of an artisan that must have ranged among the very best of his profession.
The horn bears owner's initials C.B. and an inscription in Old German, meaning:
"As long as I will lead this coat of arms, a true friend shall always feel my true heart."

Best,
Michael Trömner

18th December 2014, 10:18 AM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Finest 16th to 18th Century German Powder Flasks - a Unique Collection! All these came from a private collection and were sold through Hermann Historica, Munich, in 2013. Among them are some of the finest quality the author has ever come across. Enjoy. The atts. show a horn associated with hunting, ca. 1730-5o; both the style and the quality of the engraving bear witness of an artisan that must have ranged among the very best of his profession. The horn bears owner's initials C.B. and an inscription in Old German, meaning: "As long as I will lead this coat of arms, a true friend shall always feel my true heart." Best, Michael Trömner Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 18th December 2014 at 12:37 PM.