A RARE ENGLISH CROSSBOW FOR A CHILD,
- Title
- A RARE ENGLISH CROSSBOW FOR A CHILD,
- Collection Location
- Private Collection
- Date
- EARLY 17TH CENTURY
- Location
- England
- Description
- This crossbow is fitted with a slender steel prod, and a folding fore-sight, which is missing one arm. The stock is of slender hardwood, retaining some engraved bone plaques on the top. The underside is inlaid with twisted brass wire and a built-in steel gaffle.
- Source
- Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's
- Crossbow Top Measurements
- 58cm; 22 3/4in stock