RARE 1831 DATED BRITISH MILITARY BRONZE 12-POUND FIELD HOWITZER.

This tube was made by the Royal Brass Foundry in 1831 and marked “W. North 1831” on base ring. William North was foreman of the Royal Brass Foundry from 1813 to 1839. There is a Roman Numeral “CVI” cut on top of central band and weight markings in quarter weights cut below cascabel “6-1-4”, which translate to 704 pounds. On bottom of cannon between trunnions are foundry marks “Z26 106”. The cypher of King William IV is found on 1st reinforce along with the broad arrow proof and the monogram of Sir James Kempt, Master General of the Ordnance. British military cannon are quite scarce from this era and cannon made in the reign of William IV are really scarce, as he was only King for about seven years. This particular cannon is listed in the proof registers of the Armories at the Tower of London. This particular tube was proved at Woolwich on February 16, 1831 and of 13 cannon inspected that day, this was one of only six to be graded “TRUE GAUGE”. The other tubes were all under gauge. PROVENANCE: Jack Malloy Collection, Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon & carriage measure about 56″ l x 36″ w x 40″ h; cannon measures about 50″ with bbl length of 44″; bore measures about 4.6″. Tube overall in fine condition with bronze patina, fine discernible markings. 3/4″ x 2″ raised integral vent plate has two holes for gunlock. Bore fairly smooth, vent is clear. Carriage of Naval style and later addition is sound & solid, including wrought iron mounts & wooden wheels. Wooden wheels bound with metal treads. 4-54091 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2067

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
	2067	$23,000.00	RARE 1831 DATED BRITISH MILITARY BRONZE 12-POUND FIELD HOWITZER. This tube was made by the Royal Brass Foundry in 1831 and marked “W. North 1831” on base ring. William North was foreman of the Royal Brass Foundry from 1813 to 1839. There is a Roman Numeral “CVI” cut on top of central band and weight markings in quarter weights cut below cascabel “6-1-4”, which translate to 704 pounds. On bottom of cannon between trunnions are foundry marks “Z26 106”. The cypher of King William IV is found on 1st reinforce along with the broad arrow proof and the monogram of Sir James Kempt, Master General of the Ordnance. British military cannon are quite scarce from this era and cannon made in the reign of William IV are really scarce, as he was only King for about seven years. This particular cannon is listed in the proof registers of the Armories at the Tower of London. This particular tube was proved at Woolwich on February 16, 1831 and of 13 cannon inspected that day, this was one of only six to be graded “TRUE GAUGE”. The other tubes were all under gauge. PROVENANCE: Jack Malloy Collection, Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon & carriage measure about 56″ l x 36″ w x 40″ h; cannon measures about 50″ with bbl length of 44″; bore measures about 4.6″. Tube overall in fine condition with bronze patina, fine discernible markings. 3/4″ x 2″ raised integral vent plate has two holes for gunlock. Bore fairly smooth, vent is clear. Carriage of Naval style and later addition is sound & solid, including wrought iron mounts & wooden wheels. Wooden wheels bound with metal treads. 4-54091 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2067 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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RARE 1831 DATED BRITISH MILITARY BRONZE 12-POUND FIELD HOWITZER.