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Title
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AN ENGLISH STONEBOW
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Collection Location
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Private Collection
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Date
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LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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Location
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England
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Description
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The crossbow features a curved steel prod. The prod is fitted with a bowstring complete with two spacers and a fore sight. The crossbow has a built-in gaffle retained by a catch on the butt-plate, and a folding back-sight. The walnut stock is in the form of a gun stock, has a chequered grip, and a steel trigger-guard.
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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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82.5cm; 32 1/2in stock
