Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Cranequin (Winder)
Object type: Crossbow with cranequin (winder)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: crossbow, possibly Bavarian; cranequin, probably southern German
Date: crossbow, ca. 1560–80; cranequin, first half of the 16th century
Medium: Steel, wood (core: probably fruitwood, possibly pear; repair at cheek includes walnut), staghorn, copper alloy, hemp, leather, polychromy
Dimensions: crossbow, L. 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm); W. 24 in. (60.9 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 14 oz. (4,016 g); cranequin, L. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 3 oz. (2,343 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Geography:    possibly Bavaria   
Credit line: Bequest of George D. Pratt, 1935

Accession year: 1948