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Title
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Hunting Crossbow with Stirrup, c. 18th century
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Collection Location
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Unknown (private sale)
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Date
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c. 18th century
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Location
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Europe
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Description
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At the tip of the crossbow, an iron stirrup protrudes. The prod (bow) is made of wrought iron. Decorated bow irons secure the prod to the walnut wood stock.
The stock is quite plain, though a few decorative lines, made of inlaid metal, run along the edges. The nut is made of bone. Notably, the right side of the stock has a tarnished silver dedication plaque but it is no longer legible (at least in available photos). The trigger lever is made of brass and wrought iron.
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Source
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Aguttes (auction house)
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Length: 106.5 cm (about 3 ft 6 in)
Width: 75 cm (about 2 ft 6 in)
