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Title
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A SMALL GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW
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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 16TH CENTURY
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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robust steel bow struck with a mark on the inner face, early cords (torn), carved hardwood tiller veneered with ebony, the upper and lower surfaces each veneered with staghorn plaques finely engraved with scrolling foliage and ball flowers within segmental lines (chips and losses), fitted with iron string release, folding sight, lever trigger and stirrup (patinated) 53cm; 21in tiller This crossbow appears to have been modified in the 18th or early 19th Century. Its diminutive proportions would suggest that it was originally built for a lady or a young man. Estimate: £3000-4000 Sale Data: 05.12.2012 Hammer Price: €2800
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Source
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's
