SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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A Bronze Model Cannon
Second quarter of the 19th Century
Of tapering multi-stage form with raised mouldings and bell-shaped muzzle, stylised dolphin lifting handles, the first reinforce cast in relief with the French royal arms surmounted by a crown, the vent cast in relief with a scallop-shell, knob-shaped cascabel and plain trunnions: on associated (?) brass-mounted walnut field carriage with cambered spoked wheels, elevating screw, removable munitions chest, trail with pintle hole, and limber en suite, with towing-bar (mounts and accessories incomplete)
9in. (24.7cm.) barrel (2)
Second quarter of the 19th Century
Of tapering multi-stage form with raised mouldings and bell-shaped muzzle, stylised dolphin lifting handles, the first reinforce cast in relief with the French royal arms surmounted by a crown, the vent cast in relief with a scallop-shell, knob-shaped cascabel and plain trunnions: on associated (?) brass-mounted walnut field carriage with cambered spoked wheels, elevating screw, removable munitions chest, trail with pintle hole, and limber en suite, with towing-bar (mounts and accessories incomplete)
9in. (24.7cm.) barrel (2)