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Title
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Small German Hunting Crossbow (Schnepper)
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Collection Location
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Unknown (private collection)
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Date
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17th century
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Location
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Central Europe, likely Germany
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Description
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This crossbow has a wrought iron prod (bow) which is attached to the stock with bindings. The crossbow has two pompoms in dark teal. There is a suspension ring at the tip of the crossbow. The stock is made of fruitwood. It has a broken bolt clip, likely made of horn. The stock and cheekplate are decorated with motifs of stylized vegetation in the rinceau style. The cheekplate is also decorated with cherubs. The crossbow is described as having a double set trigger and a wrought iron trigger guard.
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Source
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Auctioned by Millon
