Lot Essay
This cannon is identical except for the length of barrel to the deck cannon found on the Queensland Government paddle steamer Q.G.S Lucinda
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MID 19TH CENTURY
Details
A BRONZE FIVE-POUND DECK CANNON
Mid 19th century
With original wood and bronze tampion, on oak carriage
The barrel 105 cm. (41 1/2 in.) long including cascabel
See illustration
Mid 19th century
With original wood and bronze tampion, on oak carriage
The barrel 105 cm. (41 1/2 in.) long including cascabel
See illustration
Provenance
K. Chapman Collection
Literature
Cf. J.S. Robinson Arms in the Service of Queensland p.12
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium on all lots in this sale.