Crossbow Signed "james Johnson Wigan" Late 18th Century - Greater Manchester - United Kingdom

Elegant hunting crossbow signed James Johnson in Wigan, Greater Manchester in the United Kingdom, late 18th century. Walnut shaft with engraved brass fittings and engraved and mobile metal part. Metal bow with its rope and mobile sight in the shape of a 10 cm high fork. Articulated cranequin system that can be fitted into the shaft (see photos), blocked by a mobile sliding ring. Ball-shaped metal shaft foot to place the crossbow on its end. Rope locking system bears the manufacturer's mark on the top of the tab, James Johnson in Wigan. Push button releasing the rope attachment mechanism (see photo). Length: 70 cm Length of the Bow: 60 cm Height of the sighting system: 10 cm Height of the arbor at the highest point of the closed mechanism: 6 cm Very good condition of conservation and use, in its patina, see details in the photos. Free shipping for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site: https://www.IrisAntik.com