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Crossbows
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A German Baroque crossbow and slurbow
- Wood and stag horn and iron
A GERMAN SPORTING SLURBOW BY JAN SANDER, DATED 1682, with slender iron bow retained by later cords, tiller profusely decorated with engraved staghorn plaques involving marine monsters and foliage enriched with contrasting horn pellets (losses), upper and lower bolt channels the former inlaid en suite and incorporating a panel inscribed 'Ian Sander 682', the butt with carved raised cheekpiece on the left and patchbox with sliding cover involving Diana the huntress on the right, fitted with iron release, iron trigger, iron stirrup and butt plate, and painted with early inventory number 116
A GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW, MID-17TH AND 19TH CENTURY, with slender iron bow retained by later cords and fitted with a later string of twisted cord, hardwood tiller profusely inlaid with staghorn tendrils, ball flowers and pellets enclosing engraved staghorn plaques involving bouquets of fruit, a hound and a hunting scene, bone bolt channel, fitted with iron release, iron trigger, iron stirrup and horn buttplate
The first: 67.3 cm; 26 1/2 in tiller; The second: 68.5 cm; 27 in tiller
A GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW, MID-17TH AND 19TH CENTURY, with slender iron bow retained by later cords and fitted with a later string of twisted cord, hardwood tiller profusely inlaid with staghorn tendrils, ball flowers and pellets enclosing engraved staghorn plaques involving bouquets of fruit, a hound and a hunting scene, bone bolt channel, fitted with iron release, iron trigger, iron stirrup and horn buttplate
The first: 67.3 cm; 26 1/2 in tiller; The second: 68.5 cm; 27 in tiller
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Johann Sander, who signed himself Jan Sander, is recorded in Hannover circa 1626-1701.