This bow is an example of a noble’s sporting bow from the mid-18th century as it is decorated with engraved brass and ivory. The wooden stock is also carved demonstrating a design in the Rococo style with the stock carved into curls and wave like shapes. This crossbow was used for hunting and target shooting as its approximate creation was after crossbows declined in popularity in the end of the 15th century. However crossbows such as this one still had a ceremonial purpose for nobles as hunting with a crossbow was a spectated sport including visiting diplomats. Materials/Media Wood, ivory, brass Dimensions/Measurements Height: 141mm Length: 974mm Width: 814mm Weight: 2.8kg Other notes Displayed in the exhibit “Europe 1600-1815 Room 5”

This bow is an example of a noble’s sporting bow from the mid-18th century as it is decorated with engraved brass and ivory. The wooden stock is also carved demonstrating a design in the Rococo style with the stock carved into curls and wave like shapes. This crossbow was used for hunting and target shooting as its approximate creation was after crossbows declined in popularity in the end of the 15th century. However crossbows such as this one still had a ceremonial purpose for nobles as hunting with a crossbow was a spectated sport including visiting diplomats. Materials/Media Wood, ivory, brass Dimensions/Measurements Height: 141mm Length: 974mm Width: 814mm Weight: 2.8kg Other notes Displayed in the exhibit “Europe 1600-1815 Room 5”

This crossbow is most likely one that is owned by a noble and used for hunting which is suggested by its intricate inlaid design. The bow is made from steel and has engravings of masks and foliage. It has a carved wooden tiller which is engraved with floral and leaf designs. The top of the stock is made from a staghorn plaque which depicts men using arquebuses, floral patterns, foliage, and masks. The trigger and trunnions are made from steel and are set in place to be able to attach a cranequin. The trigger and the rope may be original components. Materials/Media Steel, wood, rope, staghorn Dimensions/Measurements Length: 68.6 centimetres, Width: 64.1 centimetres, Depth:12.5cm Weight: 2.52 kilograms Other notes Donated by Mr G. H. Ramsbottom, through the Art Fund. Its ownership before Mr. G.H. Ramsbottom is unknown