A European iron sporting bow of so-called "Hellenic" form, late 18th/early 19th century. The upper and lower sections re-curved and tapering to terminals shaped for the bow-string, the centre section covered in leather over a wooden core, with incised hatched collars over the ends and with raised ivory bands at both ends of the grip (one band chipped) Width cm. historic, historical, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, baronial, military, militaria, rapier, rapiers, sword, swords, melee weapon, melee weapons, thrusting, thrustings, baton, object, ob, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Size: 674px × 5594px
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License: Licensed
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