A GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW INSCRIBED 'BILNITZ', Early 18th century

Militaria, Other

Militaria

With walnut stock inlaid with engraved white stag-horn panels throughout, one initialled 'GE' by the stocker, horn butt-plate inscribed 'No. 1', steel bow struck with arrow-shaped maker's mark, and retaining original cord and faded red woollen tassel

Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500

Realized Price: £3,000 Without Premium

Christie's | London, South Kensington

Fine Antique Arms and Armour and Sporting Guns

Auction on: Dec 16, 2015