Speculative fraud hypothesis

[ReneZ]

Here's my take on the fraud situation:

- created in the early 15th century for sale at a profit: quite unlikely
- created around 1600 for sale at a profit: entirely unlikely
- created in modern times for sale at a profit (or indeed any other purpose): entirely unlikely

- created in the early 15th century as a prop for benefits: interesting idea, but has difficulties
  (This was the point of the opening post in this thread)

- created significantly after the early 15th century: entirely unlikely