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Click here to subscribeSWITZERLAND, Kantonalschützenfest, Solothurn, 1890, a bronze medal by H. Bovy after W. Vigier, Niklaus von Wengi standing facing with hand on canon, rev. rifles and crossbow behind shield, 45mm (Richter 1121c; Martin 645). Small spot on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine, rare; cased £150-£200
Ca. AD 300 - 400.A Roman crossbow legionary brooch with rounded dots on the terminals at the top and sides. The brooch has a flat tailpiece with several incised lines at either end of the central ridge. The original pin and fastening shaft are still intact. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1999.42.Size: 75mm x 50mm; Weight: 45gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.
Palitoy/Hasbro Action Man vintage/modern group to include (1) Palitoy loose flock head, dynamic body figures (x 2) - both have heads detached - Fair; (2) Palitoy a loose quantity of part uniforms, guns, hats, etc - Fair; (3) Geyper Man loose flock head figure, wearing overalls - Fair; (4) Hasbro boxed figures to include Ninja Warrior with Hi-Tech Crossbow, Night Creeper with Climbing Suckers, Space Commando Jet Pack with Rocket Launcher, plus loose ski patrol outfit - Good within Fair original opened packaging, not checked for completeness - see photos. (Qty)
A Romanesque madder stained walrus ivory Tableman or gaming piece, Cologne, c.1140-1180 AD the centre carved in high relief with a seated crossbowman firing upward, his squire behind him holding a shield over his head and a quiver of bolts or a flagon, the crossbowman wearing a mail hauberk and coif with his own shield placed in front of him showing the enarm or loop where his arm would be placed when wearing the shield; piercing his shield is a lance, within a border of repeating quatrefoils and rectangular fillets, remnants of madder stain, 56mm diameter, 12mm deepLiterature – The Victoria & Albert Museum includes a number of similar gaming pieces in its collection and their catalogue entry states -Round gaming pieces such as this one almost certainly belonged to sets of 'tablemen'. The game of tables, or backgammon was popular in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, draughts only becoming established in the later Middle Ages. There were fifteen counters to each side, and twelfth-century boards inlaid with bone settings have been excavated at Gloucester and Saint- Denis. Only one full set with two sides of fifteen counters and a board, that at Gloucester, still exists, but it is clear that a great variety of subjects was carved on the discs, ranging from single animals to scenes from classical mythology.Although some 250 examples of Romanesque gaming pieces decorated with figures are known to exist, most are held in museum collections and are scarcely seen for sale on the open market. It appears clear that the crossbowman is being protected by the soldier behind him. The crossbowman’s shield has been pierced by a lance, and he is firing up-wards presumably towards some sort of fortification. He wears a hauberk and coif, such is the usual method of depicting mail. The soldier behind him wears a surcoat, the edges of which are carved with dashes, probably an example of the so-called ‘pricked style’. He is also wearing a pointed helmet (or cap) but without the ubiquitous Bayeux tapestry nasal bar. His own shield has also been pierced by a well-defined lance head, and he is holding what may be a quiver of bolts for the crossbow. Such quivers, which are of various forms, but which always flare towards the base. Alternatively, this may represent a flask of wine, held to refresh the crossbowman. The border of the piece is carved with a repeated pattern closely similar to others of the same ilk. PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Modern Crossbow with four arrows, complete with Hawke Sport HD 3-9X40 scope and together with a modern bow and three arrows. It is an offence under the Crossbows Act 1987 for a person to sell or let on hire a crossbow or part of a crossbow to a person under 18 (it is also an offence for a person under 18 to buy or hire a crossbow or part of a crossbow).
Original vintage propaganda poster published by the Organisation of Solidarity with the People of Asia Africa and Latin America (OSPAAAL), an organisation founded in Havana Cuba in 1966 as a political movement to fight imperialism and defend human rights, producing revolutionary posters in Spanish, English, French and Arabic that were stapled into their Tricontinental magazine and sent to subscribers around the world. Great design with the text above: 12 October Day of World Solidarity with Laos and a stylised crossbow set inside a yellow and black circle to symbolise the crossbow used for hunting by the ethnic hill tribes in Laos. Excellent condition. Year of printing: 1972, country of printing: Cuba, designer: Andres Hernandez, dimensions (cm): 53.5x33.
A Barnett Wild Cat C5 crossbow, together with four bolts and a Flambeau Outdoors camouflage soft case CONDITION REPORTS Unfortunately this item is not available for shipping or packaging by us. Yes a commission bid may be sent by email as long as accompanied by credit or debit card details as per any other of our commission bid forms. The moving parts on the piece appear to function. There do not appear to be any missing components to our knowledge. Please see images for further detail. As regards the bolts, the flights are certainly in used condition. One with flights missing and damaged, another with two flights missing - see images for further detail
A Taiwanese crossbow pistol, three various replica pistols including a Python 357, Magnum, Luger and Colt 45 and another Italian replica Model 999, a Mondial Model 999 .22 starter pistol, pair of Auriol 10 x 30 x 60 zoom binoculars, pair of Ajax 8 x 30 binoculars, rootwood pipe and fencing foil
Payne-Gallwey (Sir Ralph).The Crossbow. Mediaeval and Modern, Military and Sporting, Its Construction, History and Management with a Treatise on The Balista and Catapult of the Ancients.Longmans Green, 1903, first edition, quarto, xxi, 328 pages, frontis within pagination, illustrations throughout, top edge gilt, half morocco by Hatchards.Armorial bookplate of S.C. Lister of Swinton, pencil shelf ref. to fly leaf, contents VG. Board cloth faded, spine slightly faded.
GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW (GANZE RÜSTUNG) LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY with heavy steel bow retained by cords, small iron stirrup and string of twisted cord, fruitwood tiller swelling about the centre and shaped for the cheek with carved acanthus scroll, inlaid with bone/staghorn panels engraved with fluer de lys, rosettes and shells, fitted with bone/staghorn flat/flight grove with acanthus engraving, an adjustable horn sight, steel bolt-clip, steel trigger with a spurred guard 70cm long, 58cm wide Provenance: Karen and the late Marc Ellington, Towie Barclay Castle, Aberdeenshire
12th-16h century A.D.. Comprising: 14 crossbow bolts with pyramidal point, square-section shaft, and a tubular socket. Cf. Bailey, G., Finds identified, Witham, 2000, fig.19, p.86, for similar. 1.24 kg total, 32.5 x 22.5 x 5 cm (12 3/4 x 8 7/8 x 2 in.). The crossbow, a bow fixed at its centre to a wooden stock, was a formidable weapon reintroduced in Western Europe in 11th century A.D.; it was used by the Genoese crossbowmen, mainly in French service, during the 100 Years War; its heavy bolt could easily penetrate a shield or armour breast plate at close range.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [14, No Reserve]
1979 A.D.. Jochen Garbsch - Römische Paraderüstungen - Munchen, 1978, card covers; Christie's South Kensington - Antique Arms and Armour Sale 17 December 2008; Steven Ashley - Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk - Norwich, 2002, card covers; Alan Cherry - A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowheads and Crossbow Bolts - Bournemouth, no date, card covers; MC Bishop & JCN Coulston - Roman Military Equipment, Oxford, 2nd edition 2006, card covers. 2.2 kg total, 24 x 17.5 - 29.5 x 21 cm (9 1/2 x 6 7/8 - 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.). Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. [5, No Reserve]
6th century A.D.. With head knobs cast in one with the plate, side lugs below the arches and foot moulded with a stylised human head. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, fig.181, for the type. 71 grams, 11.9 cm (4 3/4 in.). The long brooch is of developed Anglian cruciform type, originally possibly fitted with iron sprung pin of type G. The specimen shows an evolution from the Gothic crossbow type: especially in England, the knobs of the cruciform type brooches were cast integrally with the head-plate, which became larger and the bow below the arched section sprouted bronze lugs.Found UK. From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. [No Reserve]
1st century A.D.-15th century A.D.. Comprising: a Roman ballista bolt with a pyramidal head; a 15th century iron swallowtail arrowhead; three iron medieval crossbow bolts, with pyramidal point, square-section shaft, tubular socket; two medieval ballista bolts with pyramidal point, square-section shaft, tubular socket; two triangular-shaped arrowheads, with pyramidal head; a triangular Eastern Roman bladed arrowhead with a slightly raised mid-rib; a small Anglo-Saxon arrowhead with lozenge form blade and round socket; all mounted on reconstructed modern shafts with their feathered directional lugs, and presented in a wooden display box. Cf. Mills, N., Medieval Artefacts, Witham, 2003, pp.90-91, nos.243, for similar swallowtail arrowhead. Mills, N., Medieval Artefacts Witham, 2003, pp.90-91, for two (nos.NM241a; NM242;). 3.83 kg total, 104 x 22 x 9.5 cm including case (41 x 8 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.). Crossbow and bows were the protagonist of the 100 Years War between France and England. The crossbow, a bow fixed at its centre to a wooden stock, was a formidable weapon used by the Genoese crossbowmen, mainly in French service; its heavy bolt could easily penetrate a shield or armour breast plate at close range. The longbow, mainly used by the Welsh archers, was able to pierce armours at greater distance. During the reign of Edward III, the long bow distance was estimated to be 400 yards. The capability of the English and Welsh archers enabled the English to secure a victory over the powerful French Cavalry at the battles of Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
Collection of items to include a Royal Artillery riding crop, two spear heads, a leather and canvas frog, a vintage aluminium crossbow, a MkII Illum flare etc. THIS LOT CANNOT BE SENT THROUGH THE POST. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required.The crossbow measures 75cm wide.
Barnett Comando crossbow and six bolts. THIS LOT CANNOT BE SENT THROUGH THE POST. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. No licence required to purchase. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Photo ID will be required. 86cm long, The crossbow has some corrosion to the steel parts and generally looks like its been hanging around in a garage or somewhere slightly damp. There are lots of signs of wear and use. The cocking action appears to function but the part that retains the string when cocked seems stiff and seized up. There is no bow string with this lot so we cannot fully test it or guarantee its functionality.
Ca. AD 900 - 1200 A set of two Medieval iron crossbow bolts covered in a rich russet-brown patina. Crossbows superseded bows throughout central Europe during the medieval period, with the notable exception of England and Wales. The crucial factor in the abandonment of bows on the European mainland was the time it took to train a competent user. A person could be trained to use a crossbow in just a few days, whilst an archer needed years to develop the muscle and bone structure necessary for the colossal draw-weights. Size: 82-89mm x 45641mm; Weight: 121g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.
Frank Brangwyn (British 1867-1956) "Man with Crossbow" Initialled, chalk and charcoal.45.5 x 31.5cm (framed 62.5 x 45.5cm)Illustrated as No.81 (D1588) in the Brangwyn Portfolio with the original listed as not located.From a deceased private collection.Artists’ Resale Right (“droit de suite”) may apply to this lot.The drawing is in very good, original condition. There are some minor creases and surface marks across the paper. The drawing is framed and glazed. There is a water stain towards the lower edge of the mount board. The frame has some scuffs and knocks.
Armbrustbolzen, Sammleranfertigung unter Verwendung einer originalen Bolzenspitze Gereinigte, zierliche Bolzenspitze mit vierkantigem Querschnitt und konischer Tülle. Hölzerner Zain mit zwei hölzernen Federn. Länge 42 cm. A crossbow bolt, collector's replica using an original bolt tip A crossbow bolt, collector's replica using an original bolt tipGereinigte, zierliche Bolzenspitze mit vierkantigem Querschnitt und konischer Tülle. Hölzerner Zain mit zwei hölzernen Federn. Länge 42 cm.Condition: II -
Große Scheibenarmbrust, England, 18. Jhdt. Kräftiger, elegant geschwungener Stahlbogen (abgezogen) mit Grat auf der Innenseite. Neu ergänzte Hanfsehne. Bogenarretierung durch Eisenkeile,. Schlanke hölzerne Säule (abgezogen) mit Bolzenrinne und alten Eisenbeschlägen. Altes einachsiges Schloss (intakt) mit langem Abzugshebel und Messingnuss. Seitlich zwei drehbare Rollen (eine fehlt) als Ansätze für den Spannhebel (Geißfuß), vorne eine vierkantige Eisenspitze. Gravierte Beineinlagen neu ergänzt. Partiell leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. Bogenweite 81 cm, Gesamtlänge 107 cm. A large English target crossbow, 18th century A large English target crossbow, 18th centuryKräftiger, elegant geschwungener Stahlbogen (abgezogen) mit Grat auf der Innenseite. Neu ergänzte Hanfsehne. Bogenarretierung durch Eisenkeile,. Schlanke hölzerne Säule (abgezogen) mit Bolzenrinne und alten Eisenbeschlägen. Altes einachsiges Schloss (intakt) mit langem Abzugshebel und Messingnuss. Seitlich zwei drehbare Rollen (eine fehlt) als Ansätze für den Spannhebel (Geißfuß), vorne eine vierkantige Eisenspitze. Gravierte Beineinlagen neu ergänzt. Partiell leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. Bogenweite 81 cm, Gesamtlänge 107 cm. Condition: II
Deutscher Kugelschnepper im Stil um 1600 Verkeilter, geschmiedeter Stahlbogen, mittig eingeschobene Visiergabel. Geteilte Hanfsehne mit ledernem Kugelsack und Abstandhaltern aus Holz. Eiserne Säule, scharniergelagerter Spannhebel mit Arretierung (ungefedert), Klappvisier (Kimme), Spannkasten mit einfingriger Nuss (Mechanik intakt). Funktionstüchtiger Abzug mit Stecherknopf, eiserner Abzugsbügel. Verzierter Kolben aus Nussbaumholz mit gravierten, kreis- und punktförmigen Beineinlagen, dabei Hasen, symmetrische Voluten und Fruchtstände, an den Längskanten Beinadern. Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Bogenweite 43 cm, Gesamtlänge 65,5 cm. Sehr gute, detaillierte Nachfertigung. A German bullet crossbow in the style of circa 1600 A German bullet crossbow in the style of circa 1600Verkeilter, geschmiedeter Stahlbogen, mittig eingeschobene Visiergabel. Geteilte Hanfsehne mit ledernem Kugelsack und Abstandhaltern aus Holz. Eiserne Säule, scharniergelagerter Spannhebel mit Arretierung (ungefedert), Klappvisier (Kimme), Spannkasten mit einfingriger Nuss (Mechanik intakt). Funktionstüchtiger Abzug mit Stecherknopf, eiserner Abzugsbügel. Verzierter Kolben aus Nussbaumholz mit gravierten, kreis- und punktförmigen Beineinlagen, dabei Hasen, symmetrische Voluten und Fruchtstände, an den Längskanten Beinadern. Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Bogenweite 43 cm, Gesamtlänge 65,5 cm. Sehr gute, detaillierte Nachfertigung.Condition: II
Armbrust im Stil der Renaissance, 20. Jhdt. Blanker Stahlbogen mit grünem Wollaufputz und Fangschnur. Einbund mit anhängendem Eisenring, Hanfsehne. Säule aus leicht gedunkeltem Holz mit reich gravierten Beineinlagen an der Oberseite und am Wangenanschlag, beinerne Kolbenkappe. In den geschwärzten Gravuren Voluten, Masken und Blattwerk im Stil der Spätrenaissance. Im Faden laufende Nuss aus Bein, mehrachsige bewegliche Schlossmechanik (klemmt teilweise, muss neu justiert werden), einfacher, ungefederter Klappabzug, kräftiger Abzugsbügel. Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Bogenweite 57 cm, Länge 69 cm. Sehr dekorative, liebevoll nachempfundene Armbrust in guter Erhaltung. A crossbow in the style of the Renaissance, 20th century A crossbow in the style of the Renaissance, 20th centuryBlanker Stahlbogen mit grünem Wollaufputz und Fangschnur. Einbund mit anhängendem Eisenring, Hanfsehne. Säule aus leicht gedunkeltem Holz mit reich gravierten Beineinlagen an der Oberseite und am Wangenanschlag, beinerne Kolbenkappe. In den geschwärzten Gravuren Voluten, Masken und Blattwerk im Stil der Spätrenaissance. Im Faden laufende Nuss aus Bein, mehrachsige bewegliche Schlossmechanik (klemmt teilweise, muss neu justiert werden), einfacher, ungefederter Klappabzug, kräftiger Abzugsbügel. Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Bogenweite 57 cm, Länge 69 cm. Sehr dekorative, liebevoll nachempfundene Armbrust in guter Erhaltung. Condition: II
THE MARITIME / MARINE / NAVAL CLUB HOUSE: VARIOUS PLAQUES of cast metal and wooden construction, comprising Naval plaques titled 'Orkney', 'Edinburgh', 'Crossbow', 'Opportune', 'Dartmouth', 'Hart', 'Maidstone', 'Illustrious', 'Ambush', 'Osprey' (10)Provenance: deceased estate CarmarthenshireComments: wear overall, some paint loss in places, viewing recommended
Toy Biz Lord of the Rings The Return of the King 6" figures x 14 Toy Biz Lord of the Rings The Return of the King 6" figures x 14 including Crossbow Uruk-Hai, Haradrim Archer, Treebeard, Legolas, Aragorn, Gandalf The White and various other characters, all within Excellent to Near Mint sealed packaging. (14)
‡ A VERY FINE SOUTH GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW (HALBE RÜSTUNG), DATED 1587 with heavy steel bow retaining its original painted finish comprising a trellis design sown with flowerheads on the front, back, upper and lower edges, early cords, green silk pom-poms and string, iron stirrup, tiller swelling about the nut, inlaid and veneered over much of its surface with engraved staghorn plaques (very small restorations, light wear), the top applied with a large plaque over its entire surface, decorated on the right side with an elaborate contemporary woodland hunting scene ahead of a castle, the owner’s coat-of-arms and a herm and further mounted figures, on the left with figurative scenes after Joachim Meyer and a further scene including St Michael slaying the serpent, an amorous couple, scrolling foliage and ball flowers, the bottom engraved with the date around the cocking rod aperture, scrolls, a pair of marine monsters and a niche with the figure of Ceres, fitted with bone nut, a pair of iron lugs for a cranequin, horn bolt-clip, gilt copper alloy back-sight, a gilt copper alloy cartouche engraved ‘ehrlich zu leben und selig zu sterben’ (to live honestly, to die in blessedness), etched trigger-plate, leather-bound writhen iron trigger (small losses), and a gilt copper alloy plaque enclosing the top and butt of the tiller (a working life repair), the string with circular brass inventory tag ‘1438’ and the tiller with another ‘1365’ Provenance Frank Bivens The arms are for a member of the Princes Salm family. It is likely that the bow was refurbished in the 17th century, at which time the bow was painted, and the pom-poms, string, gilt copper mounts and bolt-clip were fitted. The inclusion of an apparent extract after Joachim Meyer's Art of Combat (Kunst des Fechtens) of 1570 is unusual, perhaps unique, in this context.
A FLEMISH TARGET CROSSBOW, LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY with robust steel bow stamped with three star marks on the inside and a further mark, retained by a pair of moulded irons with shaped finials, later string, walnut tiller with flaring rest of characteristic form, applied with a large brass panel of shaped outline on each side of the nut cavity, fitted with later steel cord release, later nut, double set trigger, brass lined bolt channel, brass trigger-guard, heart-shaped iron stirrup (bent), and the rear of the tiller fitted with an adjustable steel rest (losses), 96.0 cm tiller ProvenanceAnderson Galleries Inc., New York, 16th March 1927, lot 313John Woodman Higgins Armory (inv. no. 196), sold in this room 20th March 2013, lot 451
A GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW, CIRCA 1750 with slender steel bow (string missing), retained by early cords and multi-coloured pom-poms, figured tiller (repaired worm damage), extensively inlaid with engraved staghorn plaques decorated with foliage, flowers and, on the right of the cheek-piece with a coat-of-arms (extensive restorations), the top with engraved bolt channel, fitted with iron stirrup, faceted iron string release catch, set trigger (incomplete), and iron trigger-guard, 65.8 cm tiller
‡ A GERMAN CRANEQUIN FOR A CROSSBOW, DATED 1539 with clawed ratchet-bar stamped with the date at the top, gearbox with slightly bevelled cover, stamped with a mark (Neue Støckel 2534), chiselled on one side with a six-point star, curved writhen winding bar, turned wood handle with small bone ferrule, cord loop (perhaps early), later belt hook, later copper alloy tab, and circular brass inventory tag ‘1461’, 39.8 cm ProvenanceFrank Bivens This maker is recorded circa 1561-80 with other examples of his work being preserved in the Museum für Deutsches Geschichte, Berlin, the Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen, and the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremburg.
Kenner Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Battle Wagon, in complete condition, with action figures, including, instruction leaflet, with a fair original box, unboxed Bola Bomber, Net Launcher, seven action figures, plus two carded figures Little John with quarterstaff and William Scarlett with crossbow, both in mint punched condition (11 items)
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