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Title
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AN ITALIAN STONEBOW
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Collection Location
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Private Collection
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Date
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SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY
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Location
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Italy
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Description
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slender steel bow retained by a pair of irons and fitted with a later string of twisted cord, wooden tiller of characteristic form (cracked and repaired), inlaid with engraved ivory plaques including masks, putti, monsterhead tendrils and scrolling foliage (some wear and restorations), fitted with conical iron tip, fixed front sight, folding back-sight, curved moulded trigger, and turned wooden finial 88.5 cm; 34 7/8 in tiller Estimate: £700-1000 Sale Data: 28.06.2017 Hammer Price: €1400
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Source
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's
