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Title
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A German cranequin with arrow mark, dated 1564
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HCA Identifier
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HHA891318
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Collection Location
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Private collection
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Date
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1564
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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This cranequin has a round and open-topped clock case with a visible gear that has star-shaped decoration. The crank arm is made of iron with the original wooden handle. According to the source, there is a maker's mark displaying two crossed arrows on the side of the ridged rack. The side of the rack is decorated with dot and tendril decoration. The date, 1564, is stamped near the claw-like hook. It is complete with a belt hook, pointer plate, and wind tuft.
Provenance: Attic find from Saxony
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Source
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Hermann Historica
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Length: 30 cm
