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Title
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Hunting Crossbow, 18th-19th Century
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Collection Location
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Unknown (private collection)
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Date
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18th or 19th century
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Location
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Unknown (likely Europe)
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Description
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The tip of the crossbow has a small metal suspension ring. The wrought iron prod (which lacks its bowstring) connects to the stock with the help of bindings. The stock is made of fruitwood and inlaid with deer antler. Some of the deer antler inlay has been dyed, specifically the parts depicting plant motifs. On the cheekplate, the deer antler inlay depicts a bird. The top of the stock features a bolt clip.Towards the back of the top of the stock, there is an iron sight. This crossbow has a hair trigger with a trigger guard. On the stock, near the trigger, there is a small carving of leaves.
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Source
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Auctioned by Ader Maison de Ventes [Ader Auction House]
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Length: 69 cm (about 2 ft 3 in)
