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Title
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A GERMAN STONEBOW (SCHNEPPER)
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Collection Location
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Private Collection
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Date
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FIRST HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY
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Location
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German
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Description
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This crossbow is fitted with a re-curved slender prod and an iron stock with a built-in gaffle and release mechanism. The prod features a small suspension ring, and a pair of fore-sight pillars. The trigger mechanism is set by a button protruding from the underside of the shank. The moulded iron trigger-guard is visible. The carved wooden butt of the stock is angled and incised with border ornament. The cheek-piece is inset with a vacant horn oval, and fitted with a sheet-brass plate over the end of the butt.
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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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Length 56.5cm; 22 ¼ in stock
