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Title
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A German crossbow winch, dated 1625
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HCA Identifier
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HHA834414
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Collection Location
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Private collection
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Description
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This 1625 German Crossbow winch features a gear mechanism that fits over the rack and is housed by flat, round metal plates. The winch still has its riveted belt hook and iron crank arm with the original wooden handle, which has been cracked. What is believed to be a manufacturer's mark, of a male figure and the letters "TK" in a shield has been identified on the side near the rack. The date 1625 has also been inscribed on the underside of the rack near the claw.
