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Wheel-lock Petronel

Unknown artist, 1581

Surfaces of the barrel and lock are chiselled in relief and gilt. Muzzle of barrle formed of a monster's head. Lock decorated with a satyr and monsters. Stock is walnut inlaid with stag horn and mother of pearl - foliage patterning. Despite German inscription, decoration is French style, as is wheel-lock.

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Title of artwork, date

Wheel-lock Petronel, 1581

Date supported

1960

Medium and material

Walnut & gilt

Dimensions

76 cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

2100

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