Swiss or South German hunting crossbow, XVIIᵉ century - Lot 157

Swiss or South German hunting crossbow, XVIIᵉ century Hunting crossbow dated circa 1650-1700, probably of Swiss or South German origin, featuring a walnut stock finely inlaid with engraved bone or antler plates, forged steel bow held in place by ligatures, equipped with an iron rear sight, nut mechanism with curved iron trigger partially wound with brass wire, a set corresponding to the prestige hunting weapons of the modern era. Details: Swiss or South German origin; circa 1650-1700; materials walnut, bone or antler inlays, steel bow, natural fiber string; nut-wheel mechanism with iron trigger and rear sight; length 56 cm; width 50 cm; weight 2,160 g; condition very good for age with old patina and minor wear consistent with the period.