A unique crossbow collection

Matchlock · 3rd November 2008, 10:01 PM

Some more cranequins.

And details of the late Gothic crossbow, ca. 1530, from the Dukes of Brunswick collection, its tiller mostly veneered with natural staghorn plaques; two views of the underside of the tiller, with the long lever trigger taken off. Rare to see details.

And his three latest crossbows, from left: ca. 1530, ca. 1580 and a stone bow, ca. 1650.

Plus two views of a rarely published medieval illumination from the famous de Milemete manuscript, 1326-7, in the Oxford library.

That's all for tonight, folks.

Michael

3rd November 2008, 10:01 PM	#13
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Some more cranequins. And details of the late Gothic crossbow, ca. 1530, from the Dukes of Brunswick collection, its tiller mostly veneered with natural staghorn plaques; two views of the underside of the tiller, with the long lever trigger taken off. Rare to see details. And his three latest crossbows, from left: ca. 1530, ca. 1580 and a stone bow, ca. 1650. Plus two views of a rarely published medieval illumination from the famous de Milemete manuscript, 1326-7, in the Oxford library. That's all for tonight, folks. Michael Attached Images