25th Jun, 2008 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 291
 

291

A FLEMISH CROSSBOW IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE

A FLEMISH CROSSBOW IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE, MODERN with robust steel bow fitted with string of twisted cord and retained by a pair of irons, hardwood tiller inlaid with brass plaques, the underside with characteristic scrolling rest, fitted with steel stirrup, nut and trigger, brass bolt channel and trigger-guard, and complete with its steel windlass; and with six crossbow bolts 99cm; 39in tiller (8)

Sold for £400


 
A FLEMISH CROSSBOW IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE, MODERN with robust steel bow fitted with string of twisted cord and retained by a pair of irons, hardwood tiller inlaid with brass plaques, the underside with characteristic scrolling rest, fitted with steel stirrup, nut and trigger, brass bolt channel and trigger-guard, and complete with its steel windlass; and with six crossbow bolts 99cm; 39in tiller (8)