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Title
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AN ENGLISH 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 18TH CENTURY
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Location
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England
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Description
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This crossbow features a robust recurved steel bow with a later addition bowstring. The walnut stock is slender with a turned knob-shaped butt. The stock is encased with large steel plaques over the sides. The brass nut, pair of lugs for a cranequin, and lever trigger with spirally moulded pierced finial are also visible.
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Source
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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84.7cm; 33 1/4in stock
