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Title
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17th century Sporting Crossbow, or Halbe Rüstung
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HCA Identifier
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Item ref: 3910
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Collection Location
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Private collection, United Kingdom
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Date
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17th Century
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Location
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Germany, likely Dresden
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Description
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A sporting crossbow used for hunting activities and classified as Halbe Rüstung, otherwise known as half-sized equipment used for hunting smaller game. It possesses a snap-lock release mechanism with a distinct cocking pin or pricker; the opening for the pin is encased with a decorative engraving on the top of the wooden stock in the rear of the crossbow’s backsight. It features common elements of sporting rifles with two triggers, a small trigger and its secondary set-trigger. At the fore of the trigger-guard is a pivot safety catch. It also features eight green woollen pompoms, likely for decoration. Additionally, both sides of the crossbow are made of palisander wood from East-Asia while the upper and bottom surfaces are veneered with white staghorn.
Materials: Steel, iron, fruitwood, palisander wood, staghorn, hemp fibre, textile.
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Source
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Peter Finer Private Collection
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Link:
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https://www.peterfiner.com/artworks/item/3910
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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63.5 cm x 49 cm
