German Renaissance HUNTING CROSSBOW Bone Inlay & Antler Buttplate
Finely carved hardwood tiller displaying rich, dark aged patina and intricate scale motif decoration, mounted with a heavy forged steel prod bound by twisted hemp cords and fitted with an iron stirrup ring. Inlaid bone top and side panels feature engraved foliate scrolls, grotesque masks and an eagle plaque surrounding a functional bone rolling nut. Lower steel trigger lever intact. Full length 25 inches, width 21 inches.
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Finely carved hardwood tiller displaying rich, dark aged patina and intricate scale motif decoration, mounted with a heavy forged steel prod bound by twisted hemp cords and fitted with an iron stirrup ring. Inlaid bone top and side panels feature engraved foliate scrolls, grotesque masks and an eagle plaque surrounding a functional bone rolling nut. Lower steel trigger lever intact. Full length 25 inches, width 21 inches.
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