A SOUTH GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW

Title
A SOUTH GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW
Collection Location
Private Collection
Date
LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Location
Germany
Description
The crossbow's steel prod is stamped with graduated numbers on the top and the maker's name 'Meckel, Augsburg'. The wooden stock is plain and shows evidence of damage. The folding brass rear-sight is inset with a recessed gilt plaque inscribed 'H. Baumann, Augsburg'. The iron nut, stirrup, pair of small lugs, and gilt-brass butt-plate fitted with an acorn terminal, and brass trigger-guard are also visible features of the weapon.
Source
Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's
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Data and images courtesy of
Thomas Del Mar Ltd/Olympia Auctions
Crossbow Top Measurements
79cm; 31 1/8in stock
Item sets
Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's