Miniature Bronze Desktop Ship’s Long Cannon Dated 1755
Presented< is an exceptional cast bronze miniature cannon of the type that was on the gun decks of ship's of the line during the time of the Sailing Navy. Models like this were made as a presentation piece or as a foundry replica of its products. It has various foundry markings and a date of 1755. The rich dark patina is consistent with that date. The carriage, and its bronze fittings are authentic to the period and appear to be original. The front of the cannon and bore shows an accumulation of powder burns, evidence of it being fired. It has the characteristics of the most noteworthy examples of cannons of this period and type which include: Prominent cascabal knob
Reinforced chamber
Centerline trunions
Cast trunion caps
Two reinforcing bands
Authentic carriage
Aiming wedge
Foundry Mark, F.B.S.
Touch hole and 1755 date Trunion
mark, P/32
MARKINGS:Between the trunions: 1755 On the trunion end: P (over) Above the cascabal: F.B.S.DIMENSIONS:Length overall
7 7/8″Length of barrel: 7
1/2″ Bore 12 cm Width at touch hole 1 3/8″ Width,
front reinforcing band at muzzle 1 1/8″ Weight 2 1/2 lbs
CONDITION: This miniature is exquisitely made and without fault.
It is equal in quality to the most expensive that we have seen in cannons of this type. The aiming wedge with bronze
handle rarely accompanies miniature cannons.>The cannon has a dark rich patina. The trunnions are
cast as part of the barrel at the mid section of the barrel. The trunion caps are castings which is unusual. There are various
foundry markings.SOLD FOR DISPLAY ONLY. NOT TO BE
FIRED