Late 17th century Flemish Target Crossbow

Title

Late 17th century Flemish Target Crossbow

Collection Location

Olympia Auctions, London, United Kingdom

Date

c. 1600-1700

Location

Belgium

Description

The crossbow has a steel prod retained by a pair of iron ornaments. The bow is stamped with three star-shaped marks on the inside. There is curve in the large iron stirrup which the auction website describes as 'heart-shaped'. The string belongs to a later period and the stock is made of walnut. Large brass panels outline the sides of the nut cavity with steel chords fitted across them. It also has a double trigger set and guard, made of brass. The nut also belongs to a later period. The rear of the stock has an adjustable steel rest attached to it.

Source

A private collection

Link:

https://www.olympiaauctions.com/auction/lot/lot-238---a-flemish-target-crossbow-late-17th18th-century/?lot=44134&so=4&st=crossbows&sto=0&au=&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=96&pn=1&g=1

Crossbow Side Measurements

96.0 cm tiller