8th Dec, 2021 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A LONGBOW BY EDWARD MCEWEN AND FOUR FURTHER BOWS, 20TH CENTURY
A LONGBOW BY EDWARD MCEWEN AND FOUR FURTHER BOWS, 20TH CENTURY
the first of laminated layers of wood, signed 'McEwen, Wanstead' above the grip and inscribed '38lbs at 28 inches', carved horn tips; the second similar, probably by the same maker; the third of dark hardwood with iron tips, and two further bows
the first: 184.5 cm; 72 ¾ in
(5)
Property from the Edward McEwen Collection (1934-2020)
Sold for £280
A LONGBOW BY EDWARD MCEWEN AND FOUR FURTHER BOWS, 20TH CENTURY
the first of laminated layers of wood, signed 'McEwen, Wanstead' above the grip and inscribed '38lbs at 28 inches', carved horn tips; the second similar, probably by the same maker; the third of dark hardwood with iron tips, and two further bows
the first: 184.5 cm; 72 ¾ in
(5)
Property from the Edward McEwen Collection (1934-2020)
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 8th Dec, 2021
