Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Brass Signal Cannon, mahogany carriage with brass fittings and wheels, eight-bore brass barrel with pull hammer and lanyard, and proof marks on the breech, barrel lg. 19 1/2, overall ht. 10 1/2, lg. 21 1/2 in.
Note: Featured on the cover of the Christie's London Arms & Militaria catalog, June 29, 1983.
Estimate $2,500-3,000
Some dings and nicks on the carriage, brass has some light patina, overall in very good condition.
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Keywords
LondonChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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