NAVAL CANNON FROM SUMMER HOME OF DIRECTOR JOHN HUSTON.

NAVAL CANNON FROM SUMMER HOME OF DIRECTOR JOHN HUSTON. This large naval cannon once sat in the back yard of John Huston’s summer home in Cape Elizabeth Maine, commanding a view of the ocean on three sides. Huston directed some of the best movies of all time, including The Maltese Falcon, The African Queen, Key Largo, and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The cannon is quite massive, being over a foot in diameter at it’s widest, 58” in length, with a 5” bore. We estimate that it weighs in excess of 1000 lbs. It is covered in black paint and has an interesting grooved protrusion between the trunnions that was probably used as a sight. The cannon is currently located in Kennebunkport Maine. The successful bidder will be responsible for making all arrangements to pick up and ship this cannon. The consignor will provide a signed statement to the buyer establishing provenance to the John Huston estate. CONDITION: Good, with corrosion and weathering, painted as noted above. 4-51419 SO4 (6,000 – 10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	609A.	$5,175.00	NAVAL CANNON FROM SUMMER HOME OF DIRECTOR JOHN HUSTON. This large naval cannon once sat in the back yard of John Huston’s summer home in Cape Elizabeth Maine, commanding a view of the ocean on three sides. Huston directed some of the best movies of all time, including The Maltese Falcon, The African Queen, Key Largo, and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The cannon is quite massive, being over a foot in diameter at it’s widest, 58” in length, with a 5” bore. We estimate that it weighs in excess of 1000 lbs. It is covered in black paint and has an interesting grooved protrusion between the trunnions that was probably used as a sight. The cannon is currently located in Kennebunkport Maine. The successful bidder will be responsible for making all arrangements to pick up and ship this cannon. The consignor will provide a signed statement to the buyer establishing provenance to the John Huston estate. CONDITION: Good, with corrosion and weathering, painted as noted above. 4-51419 SO4 (6,000 – 10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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