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Title
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A Saxon crossbow, late 18th century
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Collection Location
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Private location
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Date
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c. 18th century
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Location
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Saxony
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Description
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This Saxon bolt crossbow has a blackened steel bow, secured by thick bridles. In the front, blue and red wool pom-poms surround the riveted suspension ring. The fruitwood stock is adorned with sparse inlays of polished and engraved antler. A catch is right above the bow, with a broken-off bolt clip, controlled by the hair and set trigger guarded by a curved trigger guard. A cheek rest also extends out of the right side of the bow.
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Link:
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https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/672819
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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68.5cm
