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Title
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Rare Scandinavian Crossbow, 19th Century
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Collection Location
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Private collection
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Date
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19th Century
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Location
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Scandinavia
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Description
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On the tip of the crossbow, there is a string loop which goes through the stock. This may have been used to hang up the crossbow. It is not clear whether it is original or a later addition.
There is also a unique iron sight in the shape of a square that is attached to the tip of the stock.
The prod is made of horn and goes through a hole in the stock. The prod has its original bowstring. The bowstring has some additional string in the middle, likely forming a pouch. The string forming the pouch appears to be strips of leather.
The general shape of the stock is curvy and rounded off. After the prod, the stock curves in a concave shape, down and then up again. The nut appears to be made of bone. There is a bone overlay below the nut. The trigger appears to be made of bone as well. Behind the nut, a large horn protrudes upward from the stock, serving as a sight. The rest of the stock has a lightly convex shape.
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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: 73 cm
