COLLECTOR’S LOT OF 12 MINIATURE CANNONS.

This is a group of 12 model cannons. This groups consists of models ranging from a few inches to over 1-1/2′. The two largest cannons in this group are a pair marked on plaques “Naval Co Doylestown, PA”. The brass tubes measure 15″ with 1″ bores. Hardware on Naval sled carriages is also brass and are quite well made with functional wooden wheels. Another large model in this grouping is 17″ overall on carriage and has an 11″ cast bronze tube in the style of the 17th century; casting is crude and appears made as a decorator early in the 20th century. Other small models appear mostly of mid-20th century manufacture; 7 have bronze or brass tubes and the remaining are iron. The Doylestown tubes are very well made and appear well machined and probably were made a salute cannons, though we cannot warranty safe operation of any bronze muzzle loading cannon replica. PROVENANCE: Heritage Museum & Gardens Collection, Sandwich MA. CONDITION: The Doylestown models are fine overall including carriages. The other 10 miniature decorative cannons are overall very good. The wheels for limber of 1 cannon are broken and in need of repair. 4-50991 JS89 (400-800) – Lot 2294

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2294	$2,012.50	COLLECTOR’S LOT OF 12 MINIATURE CANNONS. This is a group of 12 model cannons. This groups consists of models ranging from a few inches to over 1-1/2′. The two largest cannons in this group are a pair marked on plaques “Naval Co Doylestown, PA”. The brass tubes measure 15″ with 1″ bores. Hardware on Naval sled carriages is also brass and are quite well made with functional wooden wheels. Another large model in this grouping is 17″ overall on carriage and has an 11″ cast bronze tube in the style of the 17th century; casting is crude and appears made as a decorator early in the 20th century. Other small models appear mostly of mid-20th century manufacture; 7 have bronze or brass tubes and the remaining are iron. The Doylestown tubes are very well made and appear well machined and probably were made a salute cannons, though we cannot warranty safe operation of any bronze muzzle loading cannon replica. PROVENANCE: Heritage Museum & Gardens Collection, Sandwich MA. CONDITION: The Doylestown models are fine overall including carriages. The other 10 miniature decorative cannons are overall very good. The wheels for limber of 1 cannon are broken and in need of repair. 4-50991 JS89 (400-800) – Lot 2294 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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COLLECTOR’S LOT OF 12 MINIATURE CANNONS.