FINE AND RARE PAIR OF SCOTTISH BRONZE 6-POUNDER CANNON.

This beautiful pair of small 6-pounders are purported to have come from a castle in Ireland. The makers mark “FEATHERSTON & STOB’Y ELDER” is found on one trunnion and is thought to be a Scottish foundry of the mid-19th century. Stob’y most likely is abbreviated for D.S. Stoberry who was known to have been a cannon maker circa 1800. This is the only example known by “FEATHERSTON & STOB’Y, ELDER”. Regardless of maker this is a beautiful pair of 19th century matching 6-pound cannon in fine condition. PROVENANCE: Unknown castle in Ireland; Green Family of Naples, Florida; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon measure 38″ overall with 32″ bbl length & are about 12-1/2″ trunnion to trunnion. The only markings found is a makers mark on one trunnion of the pair & a chip in that trunnion, partially obscuring the last two letters in “ELDER” which it appears to read. Carriages have some age but are for display only. Patina to bronze is mostly green mixed with chocolate colors turning darker on bottoms. Vents are clear & bores smooth. 4-54235 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2084

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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
	2084	$17,250.00	FINE AND RARE PAIR OF SCOTTISH BRONZE 6-POUNDER CANNON. This beautiful pair of small 6-pounders are purported to have come from a castle in Ireland. The makers mark “FEATHERSTON & STOB’Y ELDER” is found on one trunnion and is thought to be a Scottish foundry of the mid-19th century. Stob’y most likely is abbreviated for D.S. Stoberry who was known to have been a cannon maker circa 1800. This is the only example known by “FEATHERSTON & STOB’Y, ELDER”. Regardless of maker this is a beautiful pair of 19th century matching 6-pound cannon in fine condition. PROVENANCE: Unknown castle in Ireland; Green Family of Naples, Florida; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon measure 38″ overall with 32″ bbl length & are about 12-1/2″ trunnion to trunnion. The only markings found is a makers mark on one trunnion of the pair & a chip in that trunnion, partially obscuring the last two letters in “ELDER” which it appears to read. Carriages have some age but are for display only. Patina to bronze is mostly green mixed with chocolate colors turning darker on bottoms. Vents are clear & bores smooth. 4-54235 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2084 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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FINE AND RARE PAIR OF SCOTTISH BRONZE 6-POUNDER CANNON.