FINE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE SIGNAL OR SQUAD CANNON.

FINE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE SIGNAL OR SQUAD CANNON. Cal. About 1″. Beautiful little bronze cannon that is about 19-1/2″ overall and 2-1/4″ at muzzle x about 3-1/4″ at the base with a 1″ bore. It has 1″ trunnions and a 1-1/4″ cascable. Bbl is beautifully turned with several raised rings and dolphin-shaped handles on the top over the trunnions. Rear end of bbl is cast with a large royal crest and the date “ANNO 1743”. Surrounded by what appears to be a Latin inscription. There are two small proofs on each side adjacent to the crest. Accompanied by its orig iron bound wheeled carriage with about 12-1/2″ offset heavy spoked wheels with iron rims secured with rosehead nails. Carriage appears to be in old green paint with gold trim on wheels & hubs. Cross member bbl rest shows heavy wear. It is this cataloger’s understanding that in early English & European armies that these little cannons were frequently carried & used by individual squads of soldiers. Obviously they could also be used as a signal cannon. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains a dark smooth blackish even patina with crisp clear markings and a crisp clear coat of arms. Carriage is sound with a few scattered worm holes and retains most of its orig green paint with gold trim having turned dark. 4-38636 JR375 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2416	$8,050.00	FINE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE SIGNAL OR SQUAD CANNON. Cal. About 1″. Beautiful little bronze cannon that is about 19-1/2″ overall and 2-1/4″ at muzzle x about 3-1/4″ at the base with a 1″ bore. It has 1″ trunnions and a 1-1/4″ cascable. Bbl is beautifully turned with several raised rings and dolphin-shaped handles on the top over the trunnions. Rear end of bbl is cast with a large royal crest and the date “ANNO 1743”. Surrounded by what appears to be a Latin inscription. There are two small proofs on each side adjacent to the crest. Accompanied by its orig iron bound wheeled carriage with about 12-1/2″ offset heavy spoked wheels with iron rims secured with rosehead nails. Carriage appears to be in old green paint with gold trim on wheels & hubs. Cross member bbl rest shows heavy wear. It is this cataloger’s understanding that in early English & European armies that these little cannons were frequently carried & used by individual squads of soldiers. Obviously they could also be used as a signal cannon. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains a dark smooth blackish even patina with crisp clear markings and a crisp clear coat of arms. Carriage is sound with a few scattered worm holes and retains most of its orig green paint with gold trim having turned dark. 4-38636 JR375 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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