Lot 3083
A Flemish breech-loading model cannon with carriage, 17th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Multi-staged bronze barrel with beautiful age patina, smooth bore in 22 mm calibre. The long field decorated on the upper side with a bagpiper. Lateral trunnions and handle above, adjoining the third ring. First field additionally with raised escutcheon and behind it a raised pan, flanked by rear sight wings. Behind the pan, lateral recesses for the breech wedge (missing). The stepped breech block firmly seated. Offset round cascabel. On a modern oak carriage with fine wrought iron mountings. Length of barrel 54 cm, overall length circa 90 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?