the first with highly reflexed limbs backed with sinew covered in birch bark, with a horn covered belly, fitted with string bridges, string reinforcements near the ears (siyah) and grip, with accompanying bowstring, the second similar without string reinforcements, the third in good condition, with stickers on the siyahs, prominent riser on the grip, and a bow bag, all with accompanying bowstrings, longest bow 41.0 cm (3)
Sold for £380
the first with highly reflexed limbs backed with sinew covered in birch bark, with a horn covered belly, fitted with string bridges, string reinforcements near the ears (siyah) and grip, with accompanying bowstring, the second similar without string reinforcements, the third in good condition, with stickers on the siyahs, prominent riser on the grip, and a bow bag, all with accompanying bowstrings, longest bow 41.0 cm (3)
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 4th Dec, 2024
Auction Location: London, UK
Including:
THE BILL TERRY COLLECTION, PART II: NON WESTERN ARCHERY
THE ROY ELVIS COLLECTION OF INDIAN ARMS & ARMOUR, PART V
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF CHARLES SOMERS COCKS, 3RD EARL SOMERS (1819-83), EASTNOR CASTLE, THENCE BY DESCENT
AN IMPORTANT ENGLISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
THE ROBERT E. BROOKER JR. COLLECTION OF RARE ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOUR, PART ONE: THE EARLY MODERN PERIOD
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