Image Lot Price Description




2121
$1,840.00

FINE 1795 DATED GERMAN ARSENAL MODEL OF SIEGE MORTAR ON CARRIAGE.

Fine bronze model of Germanic siege mortar on old iron mounted carriage. Model shows detailed stippling on back of breech. Double dolphin headed carrying ring and engraved date on top of base ring. This fine mortar model was once in the collection of Hampton P. Howell, Jr. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection;Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Model measures 12″ overall, 4-1/2″ wide, cannon is 5-3/4″ overall, 3.75″ trunnion to trunnion, overall weight 6.5lbs. Very good to fine overall. Bronze patina. Carriage with worm holes, iron patina to mountings. Carriage missing trunnion caps, otherwise complete. 4-54151 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2121


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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