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Title
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Crossbow and Windlass, 17th Century
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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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possibly Belgium
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Description
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At the tip of the crossbow, there is a large stirrup. The prod is made of wrought iron and is rusted. The bowstring is original and is frayed. Bow irons secure the prod to the stock. There appears to be bone inlay along the bolt groove.
In the photo, the lock system is obscured by the windlass.
A large wooden support protrudes from the bottom of the stock. It appears to be damaged, showing extensive horizontal cracks. The wooden support has a piece of metal nailed or riveted into it, which seems to hold the wooden support together.
The stock is generally straight and plain. There are a few decorative lines along the edges of the stock. The end of the stock is obscured by the windlass.
The windlass itself is made of a dark metal, possibly iron or steel. The part of the handle intended for gripping is covered with wood and a warm-colored metal, possibly brass. The part of the handle not intended for gripping has decorative twisting in the metalwork, which suggests that it is made of 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: 110 cm (about 3 ft 7 in)
Width (prod length): 68 cm (about 2 ft 3 in)
