Premier Auction - Session I - November 17, 2023 | Lot 551-1007
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 978
Unusual Continental Wood and Iron Swivel Style Crossbow
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly Germanic, metal swivel style mechanism body, hardwood forestock with arrow groove, buttstock with relief carved creature on both sides, steel bow, iron forks, 35 in. overall
Provenance: Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Condition
handling wear throughout, oxidation and patina to metal components, bow doesn't fit bow mortice, shimmed in fit, later bow string, chips and abrasions to wood, some splits in wood grain at rear stock, possible repair to wood stock, release mechanism swivels but doesn't appear to function correctly
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Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
