BRONZE OTTOMAN COEHORN MORTAR.

SN NSN. This mortar is very typical in design of other mid-19th century mortars used in Europe, however weight of 184 lbs is a bit heavier than other Cohorns of this Caliber which generally would weight about 160 lbs. Right trunnion is dated 1263 in Islamic characters (1846 Gregorian calendar), left trunnion has Islamic characters as seen in photos. Bbl is marked with the cypher of most likely Sultan Abdul Hamid II, though plaque states “Sultan Abdul Mejid”. This gun has a bore of 5-3/4″ and is 15-3/4″ long. This gun originally acquired in London was thought to be a war trophy brought home by a British soldier from Gallipoli in WWI. Regardless of capture history, this is a beautiful well patinaed cannon that would fit into most gun rooms quite nicely. Mortar is mounted on an attractive painted wood carriage with very nice markings as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Kenneth Smith Collection, NY; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Bronze patina typical small bruises & blemishes expected as can be seen in photographs. Bore is quite smooth & almost appears unfired. Markings are crisp & discernible as can be seen in photographs. On old wooden trophy display mounting is found small metal plaque engraved “Six inch mortar cast in 1846 for Sultan Abdul Mejid”. Mortar on carriage measures 27″ l x 14″ w x 18″ h. 4-54132 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2096

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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
	2096	$4,425.00	BRONZE OTTOMAN COEHORN MORTAR. SN NSN. This mortar is very typical in design of other mid-19th century mortars used in Europe, however weight of 184 lbs is a bit heavier than other Cohorns of this Caliber which generally would weight about 160 lbs. Right trunnion is dated 1263 in Islamic characters (1846 Gregorian calendar), left trunnion has Islamic characters as seen in photos. Bbl is marked with the cypher of most likely Sultan Abdul Hamid II, though plaque states “Sultan Abdul Mejid”. This gun has a bore of 5-3/4″ and is 15-3/4″ long. This gun originally acquired in London was thought to be a war trophy brought home by a British soldier from Gallipoli in WWI. Regardless of capture history, this is a beautiful well patinaed cannon that would fit into most gun rooms quite nicely. Mortar is mounted on an attractive painted wood carriage with very nice markings as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Kenneth Smith Collection, NY; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Bronze patina typical small bruises & blemishes expected as can be seen in photographs. Bore is quite smooth & almost appears unfired. Markings are crisp & discernible as can be seen in photographs. On old wooden trophy display mounting is found small metal plaque engraved “Six inch mortar cast in 1846 for Sultan Abdul Mejid”. Mortar on carriage measures 27″ l x 14″ w x 18″ h. 4-54132 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2096 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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BRONZE OTTOMAN COEHORN MORTAR.