EARLY 19TH CENTURY IRON HOWITZER MADE IN BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY.

This small Howitzer which measures about 28″ overall with 19-1/2″ bbl length and about a 4 pound bore which measures 3.13″ (79.6mm). Cannon is cast in the style of early to mid 19th century English continental cannon and maker marked similarly with raised lettering on the reinforce between breech and trunnions “H. CORDES BREMERHAVEN”. This cannon is made in the style of known maritime insurance requirements that would hopefully discourage pirates. This cannon with such short bbl length seems more suited for throwing lines but no doubt it could fire heavy shot as bbl walls are exceptionally thick at 3″ and its overall length of just 2′ would make it quite manageable for turning and maneuvering in small deck space. There is a lighter constructed bronze cannon by same manufacturer with similar carriage construction known in private collection in Ohio. Cordes exhibited at the 1888 Centennial International Exhibition in Melbourne; the official catalog contains this entry: Cordes, H. G-, Bremerhaven. — Guns for throwing life-lines, models of life-rockets, signalrockets and lights, &c. Agents: Ostermeyer, Dewez & Co., 13L Collins-st. W., Melbourne. PROVENANCE: David Condon, Middleburg, Virginia, Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon overall is sound and solid on reconstructed carriage utilizing mostly original irons. Surfaces have iron patina with pitting, markings are easily discerned as can been seen in photographs. 4-54168 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2113

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2113	$2,300.00	EARLY 19TH CENTURY IRON HOWITZER MADE IN BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY. This small Howitzer which measures about 28″ overall with 19-1/2″ bbl length and about a 4 pound bore which measures 3.13″ (79.6mm). Cannon is cast in the style of early to mid 19th century English continental cannon and maker marked similarly with raised lettering on the reinforce between breech and trunnions “H. CORDES BREMERHAVEN”. This cannon is made in the style of known maritime insurance requirements that would hopefully discourage pirates. This cannon with such short bbl length seems more suited for throwing lines but no doubt it could fire heavy shot as bbl walls are exceptionally thick at 3″ and its overall length of just 2′ would make it quite manageable for turning and maneuvering in small deck space. There is a lighter constructed bronze cannon by same manufacturer with similar carriage construction known in private collection in Ohio. Cordes exhibited at the 1888 Centennial International Exhibition in Melbourne; the official catalog contains this entry: Cordes, H. G-, Bremerhaven. — Guns for throwing life-lines, models of life-rockets, signalrockets and lights, &c. Agents: Ostermeyer, Dewez & Co., 13L Collins-st. W., Melbourne. PROVENANCE: David Condon, Middleburg, Virginia, Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon overall is sound and solid on reconstructed carriage utilizing mostly original irons. Surfaces have iron patina with pitting, markings are easily discerned as can been seen in photographs. 4-54168 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2113 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EARLY 19TH CENTURY IRON HOWITZER MADE IN BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY.