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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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EARLY 17TH CENTURY
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Location
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England
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Description
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The crossbow has a slender steel prod, a folding fore-sight, and a slender rosewood stock retaining some engraved bone plaques on the top. The underside was previously inlaid with twisted brass wire but has suffered extensive damages. The weapon has a built-in steel gaffle. The steel pieces of the weapon are lightly rusted and show signs of wear.
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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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65cm; 25 5/8in stock
