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Title
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Crossbow, Late 18th Century
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Collection Location
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Unknown (private collection)
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Date
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late 18th century
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Location
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Likely Belgium
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Description
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There is a suspension ring at the tip of this crossbow. The prod is metal and lost its original bowstring between 2018 and 2021. Brass bow irons connect the prod to the wooden stock. The stock is painted or stained black. On the topside of the stock, the groove for a crossbow bolt is lined in brass. Farther down the stock, there is the rolling nut and a sight made of brass and steel. On the underside of the stock, a wooden support protrudes, likely intended to steady the crossbow while the user shoots while lying on their belly. The trigger is made of brass. The trigger guard is elaborate with a curling design and it is made of brass. The crossbow ends in a butt shaped like a rifle.
On the topic of decoration, the sight and bow irons have light curling designs on their edges, and the trigger guard curls elaborately, but the wood of the stock is quite plain.
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Source
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Auctioned by Metayer Mermoz in 2018 and again in 2021
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Length: 87.5 cm (about 2 ft 10 in)
Width (prod length): 85 cm (2 ft 9.5 in)
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Crossbow Side Measurements
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Height: 19.5 cm (about 8 in)
