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Title
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A small South German crossbow with carved decoration
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Collection Location
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Private collection
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Date
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c. 17-1900s
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Location
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South German
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Description
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This crossbow features a blackened steel arch, with loosened bridle rope holding. The rolled nocks seems to be frayed and broken. Alongside the bridle, all of the rope in the front has frayed. The bow has darkened downward stripes panels on wood with carved decorations (scallop, leaping hare, rosettes) and a rabbit near the stock. The body is thin with metal levers. On the underside of the prod, a suspension ring is attached in the front. A slide-in bolt channel and a steel bolt holder has been attached, clipping the bolt with the catch behind. An intact catch flap with a spring-loaded trigger rod is used as the catch mechanism of the bow.
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Source
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Hermann Historica
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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61cm
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Crossbow Side Measurements
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60cm
