10-30-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 30, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Brass Signal Cannon

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$3,444$2,800
Auction: Sale #2856M - 2856MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 30, 2015 4:00PM

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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