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Title
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English Stonebow, Late 18th Century
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HCA Identifier
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CSC143
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Collection Location
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Henry Krank & Company Ltd 100-104 Lowtown, Pudsey, West Yorkshire LS28 9AY, UK
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Date
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18th Century
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Location
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England
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Description
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Has a castellated tower and a crescent, on both sides of the tiller. Has burnished steel side-plates with the left one having hunting scenes involving a huntsman and a mounted figure, a marine monster, and a hound in pursuit of a rabbit, all within scrolling linear frames, and a boar hunting, engraved on it. The right plate has more scenes including a dragon and a boar, as well as, hounds above the makers initials W.H. It has a walnut tiller fitted with a steel spike at the front and a short steel bolt channel.
Incorporates parts dated to 1631 with robust steel bow stamped with two marks.
Materials/Media steel, walnut, brass
Dimensions/Measurements Overall length 81cm.
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Source
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https://www.henrykrank.com/english-stonebow-late-18th-century-csc143/
Henry Krank & Company Ltd 100-104 Lowtown, Pudsey, West Yorkshire LS28 9AY, UK
