CROSSBOW German, dated 1628.
CROSSBOW
German, dated 1628.
Walnut with engraved bone inlays in the form of dragon-like creatures and circular motifs. The underside and upper surface applied with large bone plaques, richly engraved with foliate scrolls, fruit festoons, landscapes and the figure of a man wearing a hat. Steel bow (L 62 cm), forged iron trigger guard and trigger. Two windlass lugs. Later folding sight.
L 62 cm.
Leg with cracks, losses, and minor repairs. Iron parts show signs of corrosion. Trigger needs to be repaired.
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CROSSBOW
German, dated 1628.
Walnut with engraved bone inlays in the form of dragon-like creatures and circular motifs. The underside and upper surface applied with large bone plaques, richly engraved with foliate scrolls, fruit festoons, landscapes and the figure of a man wearing a hat. Steel bow (L 62 cm), forged iron trigger guard and trigger. Two windlass lugs. Later folding sight.
L 62 cm.
Leg with cracks, losses, and minor repairs. Iron parts show signs of corrosion. Trigger needs to be repaired.
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