8th Dec, 2021 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A CROSSBOW IN THE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY STYLE OF 206-220 B.C., AND THREE FURTHER BOWS, 20TH CENTURY
A CROSSBOW IN THE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY STYLE OF 206-220 B.C., AND THREE FURTHER BOWS, 20TH CENTURY
the first probably by Edward McEwen with black-painted composite bow retained by blackened strings tied to hooks on the tiller, string of twisted cord, green-painted tiller with horn enclosing the brass locking action, the latter with integral trigger; the second similar, incomplete (mechanism missing); the third in Flemish 17th century style, with slender steel bow, hardwood tiller with brass-lined bolt channel, and iron mounts; the fourth by Henry Drake, dated 1977, fitted with tubular arrow aperture and an additional later hand-rest
the first: 78.7 cm; 31 in tiller
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Property from the Edward McEwen Collection (1934-2020)
Sold for £160
A CROSSBOW IN THE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY STYLE OF 206-220 B.C., AND THREE FURTHER BOWS, 20TH CENTURY
the first probably by Edward McEwen with black-painted composite bow retained by blackened strings tied to hooks on the tiller, string of twisted cord, green-painted tiller with horn enclosing the brass locking action, the latter with integral trigger; the second similar, incomplete (mechanism missing); the third in Flemish 17th century style, with slender steel bow, hardwood tiller with brass-lined bolt channel, and iron mounts; the fourth by Henry Drake, dated 1977, fitted with tubular arrow aperture and an additional later hand-rest
the first: 78.7 cm; 31 in tiller
(4)
Property from the Edward McEwen Collection (1934-2020)
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 8th Dec, 2021
