A bronze table cannon

An antique actual functioning adjustable cannon wich was mostly made for ceremonies. It is also very usefull as a conversation piece paperweight on your desk.

Materials: Bronze, Iron, Oak wood

Status: Sold

Description

A small bronze tablecannon on a adjustable mount. Originally silvered of wich are still some remains visable. The cannon is in actual functioning order and adjustable by two turning wheels. Based on an oak basement. These type of cannons were used at ceremonies and collected in wunderkammer’s or in cabinets of curiosity’s. The cannon is adjustbale to aim up and down and a full 360 degrees sidewards. Probably France, second half of the 19th century.

Condition: One of the covers on the trunnions is missing, further in good original condition with minor ware of use and age.

Dimensions:

Cannon: 19cm long
Mount: 10 x 9cm
Basement: 25.5 x 11cm

A 19th century bronze table cannon

A 19th century bronze table cannon

A 19th century bronze table cannon

A 19th century bronze table cannon

A 19th century bronze table cannon

A 19th century bronze table cannon

A 19th century bronze table cannon

A 19th century bronze table cannon

A 19th century bronze table cannon

Copyright by Peter Andeweg – 2020

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