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Title
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Italian Pellet Crossbow, 17th Century
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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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Italy
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Description
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At the tip of the crossbow, there is a pyramidal spike formed from the same wood as the stock. It may have a metal tip, though the photo is not conclusive.
The crossbow has a forked sight with an unusual form - the two vertical metal sticks have curly ends (like the antennae often seen among the Auplopus genus of spider wasps, for example). They have also been pushed together until they meet in the middle.
The iron prod is secured to the stock with bow irons. A ring descends from the underside of this area on the crossbow. The prod has a bowstring, which is a restoration. After the prod, the stock bends downward in a concave shape before curving upward and returning to a straight form. At this point, there is a hook which is meant to hold the bowstring. In the same area, there is a foldable sight in the shape of an arch. Further down the top of the stock, there is a large scrollwork carving protruding prominently. The rest of the stock is plain until the butt, where there is a rounded pommel or knob. There is a met
The metalwork of the trigger lever is decorated with ridges.
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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: 94 cm
