A LARGE FLEMISH TARGET CROSSBOW, FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY with heavy steel bow retained by large moulded irons and fitted with an early string, struck with a mark (Neue Støckel 8494), fitted with modern string of twisted cords, figured walnut tiller (cracked) with large protruding bevelled rest, steel-lined bolt channel, bone nut, inlaid with a vacant heart-shaped escutcheon behind, large brass side-plates, steel stirrup, steel bar trigger, and moulded steel trigger-guard (bent) 96cm; 37 3/4in tiller Inv. no. C009