AN ENGLISH STONEBOW

Title

AN ENGLISH STONEBOW

Collection Location

Private Collection

Date

THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY

Location

England

Description

This crossbow features a steel prod fitted with a later string with wooden spacers. The folding fore-sight is incomplete. The stock is crafted of walnut and takes the form of a gun-stock. It has a built-in gaffle, rear-sight engraved with a flower, and an engraved steel butt plate.

Source

Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's

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Data and images courtesy of

Thomas Del Mar Ltd/Olympia Auctions

Crossbow Top Measurements

69.5cm; 27 1/2in stock