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Title
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18th century Holy Roman Empire Crossbow
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Collection Location
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Artemis Gallery, USA
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Date
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circa 1700s
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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The crossbow has a steel prod and a string made of hemp which appears to be repaired during the time on the side. The suspension ring also appears to be made of steel and the binding is composed of chords. The stock is made of fruitwood and the top of it is stamped with two opposing small triangles. There is also a bolt groove made of bone on the stock. It is inlaid with ebony and ivory, forming a star motif on the butt stock. The crossbow has a iron set trigger, curved trigger guard, and trigger.
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Source
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Private Collection
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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Width: 57.2 cm
Length: 74.9 cm
