TWO GOOD 18TH CENTURY SAXON SPORTING CROSSBOWS WITH ORIGINAL GOAT’S FOOT LEVER DATED 1703(?).

1) Retaining its original bow string decorative pompoms. Scrimshaw staghorn inlay. Signed by the engraver “L”. 2) Particularly robust and powerful example with orig string and decorative pompoms. Retains its orig rear sight. Scrimshaw staghorn inlay, very crisp. SIZE: 1) 25″ l. Bow is 20″. 2) 27-1/2″ l. Bow is 24″. CONDITION: 1) Bow is rusted and patinated. A few inlays have been replaced. Basically sound throughout. As found. 2) Extremely crisp in as found condition with some minor worming in the walnut stock. Particularly attractive. 53048-3 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3119

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3119	$4,312.50	TWO GOOD 18TH CENTURY SAXON SPORTING CROSSBOWS WITH ORIGINAL GOAT’S FOOT LEVER DATED 1703(?). 1) Retaining its original bow string decorative pompoms. Scrimshaw staghorn inlay. Signed by the engraver “L”. 2) Particularly robust and powerful example with orig string and decorative pompoms. Retains its orig rear sight. Scrimshaw staghorn inlay, very crisp. SIZE: 1) 25″ l. Bow is 20″. 2) 27-1/2″ l. Bow is 24″. CONDITION: 1) Bow is rusted and patinated. A few inlays have been replaced. Basically sound throughout. As found. 2) Extremely crisp in as found condition with some minor worming in the walnut stock. Particularly attractive. 53048-3 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3119 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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TWO GOOD 18TH CENTURY SAXON SPORTING CROSSBOWS WITH ORIGINAL GOAT’S FOOT LEVER DATED 1703(?).