Schwere Scheibenarmbrust, flämisch, 17. Jhdt. - photo 1

Schwere Scheibenarmbrust, flämisch, 17. Jhdt.

Lot 1351
09.05.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 2 600
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 1351 | Schwere Scheibenarmbrust, flämisch, 17. Jhdt.
Estimate value
€ 2 100
Elegant geschwungener, geschmiedeter Stahlbogen mit Fasen an den Kanten und innenseitig geschlagener, herzförmiger Marke. Verankerung mit seitlich verkeilten Bogeneisen. Holzsäule mit eisernem Steigbügel, unten angesetzter Konsole und durchbrochen gearbeiteten eisernen Schlossblechen. Auf der Säulenoberseite eine beinerne Bolzenrinne und feine Beinadern (unvollständig), hinter der Nuss eine gravierte Raute, eine beinerne Kappe am Säulenfuß. Seitlich ein eiserner Knebel als Widerlager für eine Spannvorrichtung. Intaktes einachsiges Schloss mit beinerner Nuss (eiserner Einbau) und gefedertem, aufwendig profiliertem Abzugshebel. Teilweise Risse, kleine Druckstellen an Holz und Bein. Ergänzte imprägnierte Hanfsehne (Risse). Bogenweite 71 cm, Gesamtlänge 109 cm.
Selten elegante westeuropäische Armbrust mit schönen Details. Ähnliche Armbruste sind auf den Gemälden von Jan Brueghel d. Ä. zu finden (Schmiede des Vulkan).
A heavy Flemish target crossbow, 17th century
The elegantly curved, forged steel prod with chamfering along the edges and a heart-shaped mark struck on the inside. The anchor with an iron bow wedged at the side. The wooden tiller with an iron clamp, console attached underneath and openwork iron lock plates. A bone bolt groove and fine bone seams (incomplete) on the top of the tiller, a lozenge engraved behind the nut, a bone cap at the base of the tiller. An iron pin on the side serves as a counter bearing for a gaffle. Intact single-axle trigger mechanism with a bone nut (iron mounting) and a spring-loaded, intricately grooved trigger. Cracks here and there, minor indentations in the wood and bone. Replaced, impregnated hemp bowstring (frayed). Width of the bow 71 cm, total length 109 cm.
Rare western European crossbow with elegant lines and exquisite details. Similar crossbows can be seen in the paintings of Jan Brueghel the Elder (Forge of Vulcan).
Condition: II
Auction house category:Crossbows and accessories
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