Model of a 17th century type cannon. Patinated bronze tube, fluted breech, light fitted with two support lugs, probably for a flintlock or sighting device: - first reinforcement chased with a coat of arms, probably Germanic; - second reinforcement with two dolphin-shaped handles and two 24.5 mm diameter trunnions; - The rim of the flight is decorated with a frieze of foliage and foliage, and the rim of the neck is decorated en suite. European work from the second half of the 19th century. Length: 59 cm - Caliber: 27 mm. Wooden shaft with studded iron fittings, wooden spoke wheels. Total length: 98 cm - Wheel diameter: 29 cm. A few casting defects inside the tube, near the muzzle; a few accidents to the fittings, including one wheel to be refastened.
Estimate
€1,500 - €2,300
Result
€2,500
Buyer's premium
26.4%
Model of a 17th century type cannon.
Patinated bronze tube, fluted breech, light fitted with two support lugs, probably for a flintlock or sighting device:
- first reinforcement chased with a coat of arms, probably Germanic;
- second reinforcement with two dolphin-shaped handles and two 24.5 mm diameter trunnions;
- The rim of the flight is decorated with a frieze of foliage and foliage, and the rim of the neck is decorated en suite.
European work from the second half of the 19th century.
Length: 59 cm - Caliber: 27 mm.
Wooden shaft with studded iron fittings, wooden spoke wheels.
Total length: 98 cm - Wheel diameter: 29 cm.
A few casting defects inside the tube, near the muzzle; a few accidents to the fittings, including one wheel to be refastened.