May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
Of distinct form with swamped barrel, reinforcing rings, and dolphin form lifting handles. Ornate designs around the reinforcing rings and above the breech, cast and chased. Cascabel is decorated en suite. Measures 18 - 1/4" from muzzle to cascabel, 3 - 5/8" across trunnions, with a muzzle measuring approximately 7/8". Mounted a wooden carriage with iron strapping throughout, with wheels retained by lynchpins, and brackets to retain the cannon with fixing wedges. Wood was been painted red long ago, while iron straps were painted gold. CONDITION: Overall very good. Brass has a lovely untouched gold color, with verdigris visible at the touch hole. Some casting marks are visible, but do not detract. Air flows through freely, and tube is free of obstructions. Carriage is very good, with losses from age throughout and toning to paint. Crack through wood at rear of the trail handle. A really well presenting cannon. EMW