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Title
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A FLEMISH TARGET CROSSBOW
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Collection Location
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Private Collection
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Date
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LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY
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Location
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Flemish
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Description
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This crossbow has a robust steel prod stamped with three star marks on the inside. The prod is retained by a pair of moulded irons with shaped finials. The walnut stock has a large brass panel on each side of the nut cavity of which the nut is missing. The weapon has been fitted with a later steel cord release, double set trigger, brass lined bolt channel, brass trigger-guard, and heart-shaped iron stirrup. The rear of the stock is fitted with an adjustable steel rest.
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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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96 cm; 37 3/4 in stock
