Lot 2982
A richly decorated crossbow, historicist style, probably Saxony, 19th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Browned steel prod, on the right a wheel cross mark with three points. Bridle (bow sliding laterally) and iron suspension ring (both with traces of gilding), blue and yellow wool pompoms (Leipzig?). Elaborately manufactured bellied tiller of finely grained wood, the top with extensive bone inlays featuring blackened engravings, bone butt cap. The brown sides with rich carvings in the style of the late Renaissance (tendrils and strapwork). Iron nut (sides plated with brass) running in thread, intact lock with needle set trigger, iron trigger guard. Elaborate folding diopter sight, bolt saddle missing. Occasional minor losses to the bone inlays, cracks in the wood, pronounced signs of use and age. Width of prod 62 cm, overall length 67.5 cm. Elaborately manufactured with rich decoration and intact lock. very representative.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
