Lot 3084
A German model cannon with carriage, 17th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Multi-staged bronze barrel with partially beautiful age patina, smooth bore in 32 mm calibre. Barrel restored up to the rear band of the long field. Adjoining narrow field and second field with fine floral decor on a punched ground. Handle finely worked with floral motifs. First field on the upper side with a knightly emblem, likewise on a punched ground. Vent hole with slightly raised, round pan. Banded breech plate, breech face and cascabel with fine, semi-relief acanthus leaf decor. On a modern oak carriage with finely forged Iron mountings. Wood of the right wheel with weather-related losses. Barrel length 70 cm, overall length circa 110 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
