536
Crossbow 16th/17th century.
German.
L 64 cm, W 62 cm. 4.3 kg.
Base generously inlaid with bone, floral bone inlays and block band inlays on the sides. Engraved number "37" on the stock. An engraved double fleur-de-lis on the front of the butt (butt cap). Fitted with sights and locking wing. Comes with a supplemented bolt. Dry cracks and defects on the bone plates. Metal plates screwed onto the nut area to stabilize a crack. Mechanics present. Bolt holder broken off.
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Literature : Richter, Holger: "Eingedenk der alten Zeit - Die Weimarer Armbrustschützengesellschaft und ihre wechselvolle Geschichte", Weimar 2012.
Provenance : According to family tradition, the weapon comes from the stock of the Weimarer Armbrustschützengesellschaft.
Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2025 | probably 17:29 (CET)
Limit 2400 €
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