Fine Antique Firearms, Edged Weapons & Asian
By Scollard Auctions
Sep 26, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Fine September auction featuring high end antique firearms including flintlock rifles and pistols, amazing edged weapons and armour. Asian antiques including amazing cloisonne and stone. Pre-columbian lots, jewelry and much more.

LOT 139:

German Schnepper Hunting Stone Bow, 17th century


Start price:
$ 2,800
Estimated price :
$3,000 - $4,000
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Auction took place on Sep 26, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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German Schnepper Hunting Stone Bow, 17th century
European, German, circa mid 17th century hunting stone or pellet bow with original string. Carved wood stock inset with multiple vertical bone inlays and a central plaque in bone with a engraved hare. Steel body in good and functioning condition with an attached lever loading mechanism. Foresight pillars for aiming. Size 26 1/2" L x 17 1/2" W

Private USA Collection, European Collection Prior