Large Signal Cannon
Naval Style Carriage
18th Century
Large Bronze Signal Cannon Naval Style Carriage 18th Century Cannons such as this were used to signal other ships to pass orders and information, to salute other vessels in passing, to sound a mutiny, and in time of fog, as a distance-off signal. Presented is a fine cast bronze cannon of the type that was […]
Bronze Signal Cannon
On Wood Naval Type Carriage
Elegant Bronze Signal Cannon on Wood Naval Style Carriage Presented is a bronze barreled elegant small signal cannon mounted on a simple naval-type carriage. The trunnions are placed below the center line of the barrel which indicates that it was likely made prior to 1725. The canon shows lots of dings and abrasions indicating […]
Iron Ship’s Signal Cannon
On Fine Naval Style Brass And Wood Carriage
SIGNAL CANNON On Fine Naval Style Brass And Wood Carriage DIMENSIONS: Length of barrel: 11 3/4″ Bore: 1 3/4″ Width: 2 1/2″ Weightof cannon: 11 pounds Carriage: 7 1/2″ L x 6 1/2″ W x 4″ H Antique iron signal cannons on well done naval carriages are becoming harder to find. This one likely […]
Bronze Cannon Barrel Flintlock Pistol Ca 1790
Bronze Cannon Barrel Flintlock Pistol Ca 1790 ANTIQUE BRONZE CANNON BARREL BOX LOCK TRAVELING FLINTLOCK – Ca 1790 DIMENSIONS: Length overall 7 3/4″ Length of barrel 3 3/4″ Bore 1/2″ .50 caliber Weight 14 ounces Presented is a hard-to-find cannon barrel flintlock in bronze. It is of the box lock design with a smooth bore barrel of 4 1/2 […]
Model of “El Tigre”
The Tiger Cannon
The Famous El Tigre Cannon of the Castle of San Cristobal Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Presented is a very fine model of the famous Cannon “El Tigre”. The Castle of San Cristobal, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, is a museum which houses the famous Canon Tigre (Tiger Cannon), which, on July 25, 1797, shot a musketball […]
Revolutionary War
6 Pound Field Signal Cannon Miniature
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD 6 POUND FIELD MINIATURE CANNON This is one of the nicest and unique antique miniature signal cannons we have seen. The workmanship is excellent. This cannon has a foundry made tube mounted on a hand crafted wood 6 Pound Field Carriage as used in the Revolutionary War. The barrel is possibly an experimental […]
Antique Cast Iron
and Bronze Barrel
Victorian Signal Cannon
Victorian Cast Iron Bronze Signal Cannon Signal cannons were used aboard ship and ashore to make salutes, to warn of danger, and to attract attention in the case of an emergency. They were also used to start yacht races. These cannons were generally cast in the style of the period to which they belong.Presented is […]
Continental Navy Black Powder Signal Cannon Replica
24 POUND CONTINENTAL NAVY SHIPS Smaller size cannons such as this were used to signal other ships to pass orders and information, to salute other vessels in passing, to sound a mutiny, and in time of fog, as a distance off signal. Presented is an high quality cast bronze cannon of the type that was on the gun decks of ship’s of […]
Miniature Royal Navy Bronze Cannon on Skeleton Carriage
This design is one of the rarest seen in a small size model of a bronze cannon. It replicates a Royal Navy cannon of the 19th Century with a skeleton iron carriage. High quality antique models of ship’s cannons are scarce, but one with a skeleton carriage is scarcer still. This one likely dates dates from the early 19th Century. […]
Breech Loading Signal Cannon
On Iron Carriage
This breech loading signal cannon shown above is a great example of a breech loader probably dating from near the time of the Spanish American War. Presented is an unusual bronze barreled breech loading cannon mounted on a field type iron carriage. We think this design predates the Spanish American WarMiniature cannons like this were made […]