ELABORATE BRONZE MODEL COPY OF “ST. PAUL’S CANNON” ORIGINALLY COMMISSIONED IN 1638 FOR THE FORTRESS OF PISA.

SN NSN. This 21″ long hollow cast bronze model of the enormous orig cannon now sitting in the National Museum in Florence, Italy. The orig full scale cannon was commissioned by Grand Duke Ferdinand II de’Medici in 1638 for the Fortress of Pisa and was named for St. Paul whose image appears in relief as a cascabel. The orig cannon was forged by Cosimo Cenni and rates among the great high art cannon ever made in high relief sculpture. Cannon exhibits exquisite relief design as can be seen in photographs of allegorical and Gothic design and wonderful rendition of St. Paul with flowing hair into base ring. Carrying handles are full figured lions with paws on orbs. This beautiful small copy weighing about 18 lbs on custom wrought iron display stand is the only example we can find as is thought to be a Victorian era copy made as a decoration for a fine manor-home or castle. CONDITION: Cannon overall has a dark bronze patina still showing tool marks and sprues where cast. Bore is about 3/4″ and only extends about 5″. Vent is oversized, measures about 1/4″ and is not functional. 4-51994 JS285 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1467

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1467	$3,450.00	ELABORATE BRONZE MODEL COPY OF “ST. PAUL’S CANNON” ORIGINALLY COMMISSIONED IN 1638 FOR THE FORTRESS OF PISA. SN NSN. This 21″ long hollow cast bronze model of the enormous orig cannon now sitting in the National Museum in Florence, Italy. The orig full scale cannon was commissioned by Grand Duke Ferdinand II de’Medici in 1638 for the Fortress of Pisa and was named for St. Paul whose image appears in relief as a cascabel. The orig cannon was forged by Cosimo Cenni and rates among the great high art cannon ever made in high relief sculpture. Cannon exhibits exquisite relief design as can be seen in photographs of allegorical and Gothic design and wonderful rendition of St. Paul with flowing hair into base ring. Carrying handles are full figured lions with paws on orbs. This beautiful small copy weighing about 18 lbs on custom wrought iron display stand is the only example we can find as is thought to be a Victorian era copy made as a decoration for a fine manor-home or castle. CONDITION: Cannon overall has a dark bronze patina still showing tool marks and sprues where cast. Bore is about 3/4″ and only extends about 5″. Vent is oversized, measures about 1/4″ and is not functional. 4-51994 JS285 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1467 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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ELABORATE BRONZE MODEL COPY OF “ST. PAUL’S CANNON” ORIGINALLY COMMISSIONED IN 1638 FOR THE FORTRESS OF PISA.