2132

$1,150.00

SMALL BRONZE EPROUVETTE POWDER TESTER.

This little mortar was cataloged by Bob Abels in his 1961 Catalog of the Brown Collection, as circa 1700, and a similar specimen is in the Dupont Office at Wilmington, DE. No doubt this model was probably early 19th century, and on fixed base, was probably used as a salute gun or even a powder tester. PROVENANCE: Howard K. Brown, Ex Collection; Hampton P. Howell Ex Collection; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: 6-1/4″ l x 4-3/4″ w x about 5″ h, bore measures about 1.4″ (36.3mm). Smooth, clear bore & vent. Very good to fine overall, with bronze patina and old polish. Weighs 11.5 lbs. 4-54156 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2132

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.

---