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Title
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A fine crossbow
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Collection Location
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Private Collection
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Date
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17th Century
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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This crossbow features a wooden stock veneered with engraved bone plates. The bone plates run along the top and the sides of the stock. The top plate has been engraved with a repeating scale-like pattern, and the sides have been engraved with a floral, vine-like pattern. The sides of the stock have also been inlaid with a carved bone garland and dots. The crossbow has a steel prod and ring attached to the prod by a rope bridle, and a rope bowstring. It has a snap lock mechanism and a metal trigger and trigger guard.
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Source
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CZERNY'S INTERNATIONAL AUCTION HOUSE
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Length: 73cm
