1859 DATED BRITISH 6 POUNDER BRONZE CANNON.

1859 DATED BRITISH 6 POUNDER BRONZE CANNON. SN 3839. This large bronze tube is in nice condition and is well marked. Cannon is dated on one trunnion, and the other has a foundry mark in roman numerals. A large cypher of Queen Victoria is found on top of cannon near the breech. Another large cypher is the monogram of the Master General of the Ordnance, and the Secretary of State for War, who was General Jonathan Peel. Various other marks are stamped into tube including the wake, weight 5-3-26, which translates into 665 lbs. The bore of the cannon is smooth and measures about 3.67″ which is the proper size world wide for 6 lbs guns. Similar bronze guns were made in the United States from 1841-1861. This gun also has the British broad arrow proof marks between the cyphers showing that it was accepted by British military. The base ring of this cannon is inscribed by the maker, “F.M Eardley-Wilmot.” Bronze full size field cannons are difficult to find, and similar American tubes of the same era sell for $50,000-75,000. CONDITION: Very good. This cannon is in “as found” condition. Consignor states it was found buried in NE US approx 35 years ago. Tube has been spiked prior to burial suggesting usage and abandonement. Spike can be easily removed. It has many years of oxidation, scrapes, nicks, and gouges; but markings are all easily discernible and easily read. This cannon would mount easily on a carriage. 4-31621 JS19 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1418	$17,250.00	1859 DATED BRITISH 6 POUNDER BRONZE CANNON. SN 3839. This large bronze tube is in nice condition and is well marked. Cannon is dated on one trunnion, and the other has a foundry mark in roman numerals. A large cypher of Queen Victoria is found on top of cannon near the breech. Another large cypher is the monogram of the Master General of the Ordnance, and the Secretary of State for War, who was General Jonathan Peel. Various other marks are stamped into tube including the wake, weight 5-3-26, which translates into 665 lbs. The bore of the cannon is smooth and measures about 3.67″ which is the proper size world wide for 6 lbs guns. Similar bronze guns were made in the United States from 1841-1861. This gun also has the British broad arrow proof marks between the cyphers showing that it was accepted by British military. The base ring of this cannon is inscribed by the maker, “F.M Eardley-Wilmot.” Bronze full size field cannons are difficult to find, and similar American tubes of the same era sell for $50,000-75,000. CONDITION: Very good. This cannon is in “as found” condition. Consignor states it was found buried in NE US approx 35 years ago. Tube has been spiked prior to burial suggesting usage and abandonement. Spike can be easily removed. It has many years of oxidation, scrapes, nicks, and gouges; but markings are all easily discernible and easily read. This cannon would mount easily on a carriage. 4-31621 JS19 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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