How old would this archery bow be?

fernando · 23rd August 2008, 11:38 PM

This British bow is close to 67" long.
Made in a wood that has two distinct colours; most possibly a typical wood for bows, but i wouldn't know.
The grip is covered with velvet, now quite shrunk, "stuffed" with fibers of some natural material ... rattan, hemp ?
It is marked "London 47". I guess 47 is the "draw" weight ?!
Seller says this bow must have some hundred years. Would you beleive so ?
Coments will be welcome.
Fernando

23rd August 2008, 11:38 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	How old would this archery bow be? This British bow is close to 67" long. Made in a wood that has two distinct colours; most possibly a typical wood for bows, but i wouldn't know. The grip is covered with velvet, now quite shrunk, "stuffed" with fibers of some natural material ... rattan, hemp ? It is marked "London 47". I guess 47 is the "draw" weight ?! Seller says this bow must have some hundred years. Would you beleive so ? Coments will be welcome. Fernando Attached Images