Höfischer Schnepper von Georg Escher, Sachsen, 1. Drittel 18. Jhdt. - photo 1

Höfischer Schnepper von Georg Escher, Sachsen, 1. Drittel 18. Jhdt.

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26.10.2022 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 3326 | Höfischer Schnepper von Georg Escher, Sachsen, 1. Drittel 18. Jhdt.
Schlanker, geschwärzter Stahlbogen, an der rechten Innenseite die eingeschlagene Radmarke mit Strahlenkranz. Alte geknotete Hanfsehne und Einbund. Fangschnur und Aufputz aus weiß-blauer Wolle (jetzt grün verfärbt). Schlanke Säule aus Obstbaumholz mit Intarsien aus poliertem, fein graviertem Geweih, die Papageien und eine Eule zeigen, dazwischen alte Brandstempel als Dekor, vorne die eingravierten Herstellerinitialen "GE" (Georg Escher), Kolbenkappe aus Geweih. Intaktes Klappenschloss mit Nadelstecher (Schutzbügel fehlt, mit geschnittenem Maskaron verzierte Schlossklappe schwergängig). Bolzensattel fehlt, fragmentarischer alter Bolzenhalter aus dunklem Horn. Der eiserne Ring und die Schlossteile mit Vergoldungsspuren. Teilweise unvollständig (Intarsien, Holz, Pompons, Sehne), leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. Bogenweite 56 cm, Gesamtlänge 69,7 cm. Elegante Armbrust, die den höfischen Waffen in der Rüstkammer Dresden gleicht, wahrscheinlich eine Auftragsarbeit oder Geschenk für den Münchner Hof. Waffen dieser Art dienten im 18. Jhdt. zum Scheibenschießen als Belustigung für Adel und reiche Bürger. Vgl. H. Richter, Die Kunst der Armbrustmacher in Dresden, Beucha, 2008, S. 18-24. Zumindest eine Sendung eines Schneppers von Dresden nach München ist belegt (Richter, S. 102, Anmerkung 109).
Slender, blackened steel bow, on the inside wheel mark with sunburst struck on the right. Old burled hemp string and cord lashing. Lanyard and decorative tassels of white and blue wool (now greenish discoloration). Slender fruitwood tiller with polished, finely engraved antler inlays depicting a parrot and an owl, interspersed with old brand marks as decorative elements, the front with engraved maker’s initials "GE" (Georg Escher), antler butt cap. Intact flap lock with double set trigger (trigger guard is missing, lock flap decorated with cut mascarons is stiff). Bolt rest is missing, fragmentary old bolt channel of dark horn. The iron ring and the lock parts with traces of gilding. Partly incomplete (inlays, wood, tassels, string), slightly damaged, traces of age. Width of bow 56 cm, overall length 69.7 cm. Elegant crossbow similar to the courtly weapons of the Dresden armoury, probably commissioned or a gift for the Munich court. In the 18th century, weapons of this kind were used by the aristocracy and the rich for target shooting as a pastime. Cf. H. Richter, Die Kunst der Armbrustmacher in Dresden (tr. The art of crossbow makers in Dresden), Beucha, 2008, p. 18-24. There is evidence that at least one crossbow was dispatched from Dresden to Munich (Richter, page 102, note 109).
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