GERMAN ‘SCHNEPPER’ STONEBOW

STONEBOW (SCHNEPPER)
Germany / c. 1600–1650

An antique 17th century German style stonebow or schnepper made for bird hunting. The steel stock is marked illegibly by the manufacturer. The wooden butt has inlaid bone decorations. The lock is not working properly and is probably missing some small parts. Otherwise the item is in good antique condition.

Total length 63 cm
Weight 1420 grams