Schusswaffen

benem und ziseliertemMessingblech. Montie- rung und die gefederte Schütte aus verzinntem Eisen mit rückseitig eiserner Gürtelspange. Seitlich vier Trageringe mit originaler (partiell verschlissener) Tragekordel und Wollquasten. Höhe 27,5 cm. Provenienz: Hermann Historica, Auktion 67, Los 223. A large, deluxe German musketeer powder flask, circa 1600 The wooden body covered in yellow woollen velvet (rubbed). The centre of the front with a depiction of Mars, the god of war, surround- ed by cherubs’ heads and birds, amidst inter- laced strapwork in sheet brass, hammered and chased in relief. The mounting and the spout with spring-mounted lever made of tin-plated iron. Iron belt clasp on reverse side. Four strap lugs with the original, part- ly worn carrying cord and woollen tassels. Height 27.5 cm. P rovenance : Hermann Historica, Auction 67, lot 223. 258945 II € 4.000 245 245 Photo 2 | 291