A Mid-17th Century European Crossbow
Sale 1353 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
May 1, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$1,500 -
2,500
Price Realized
$1,800
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Lot Description
A Mid-17th Century European Crossbow
A mid-17th century Central European-style sporting crossbow, possibly made in Germany.
Item has a slightly curved 25.5" walnut stock with straight grip and a carved cheek rest. Stock is inlaid with carved staghorn fittings. 22" steel bow has cord binding and string. Item features double set triggers, an iron suspension ring to forend, and a large iron triggerguard (possibly added later). Butt is fitted with a staghorn fitting that appears to be carved J.G.64. or 1664.
Item has a slightly curved 25.5" walnut stock with straight grip and a carved cheek rest. Stock is inlaid with carved staghorn fittings. 22" steel bow has cord binding and string. Item features double set triggers, an iron suspension ring to forend, and a large iron triggerguard (possibly added later). Butt is fitted with a staghorn fitting that appears to be carved J.G.64. or 1664.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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