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A Monumental 17th Century Flemish Tapestry – The Battle of Jerusalem
Located in Tarzana, CA
decorated with: • Helmets, cuirasses, and swords • Cannons, trumpets, and shields • Victory emblems and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk, Tapestry

Wind Tunnel Model of a Douglas Destroyer Made by NACA/NASA in 1942
Located in London, GB
4,200 lb (1,900 kg), while defensive armament consisted of two wing-mounted 20 mm (0.79 in) cannon and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Sleepy Mountains Sculpture by RD Tsosie
By Robert Dale Tsosie
Located in Dallas, TX
the T.C.Cannon Award for artistic and academic excellence. Since then, he has won “Best of Division
Category

20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Agate

Soul Mates Utah Alabaster Sculpture by RD Tsosie
By Robert Dale Tsosie
Located in Dallas, TX
Arts in Santa Fe New Mexico in. 1989-1991. Upon his graduation, Dale received the T.C.Cannon Award for
Category

20th Century American Native American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Salzburg, AT
and 1890. During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, the company made 70 cannons for the French
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis Seize Fire Gilded Candlesticks France 1800 by F. Barbedienne
Located in Salzburg, AT
-Prussian War of 1870-71, the company made 70 cannons for the French Ministry of Defense. After his death
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748
Located in Langweer, NL
cannons, cannonballs, flags, shields, and armour, emphasising his martial achievements. Below the portrait
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald Hms Amethyst
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
white hull, black plimsole line, yellow topsides and red cannon ports, raised on the original mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paint

Large 19th Century Pair of Bronze Figural Torcheres
By A. Toussaint - G. Chaudoir, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
sculptures but he did receive a contract from the French government for the production of cannons which kept
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

17th Century, Italian Painting with Battle attributed to Marzio Masturzo
Located in IT
sails that, close to the shore, are engaged in the fight. Smoke, fire and cannons participate in the
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon
By Barney s Cannons, Inc.
Located in Palm City, FL
Vintage bronze signal cannons are increasingly rare finds. They were used ashore and afloat to make
Category

Vintage 1960s American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Cannon
By Giovanni Mengoni
Located in Perugia, PG
"Cannon" Traditional Etruscan Ceramic Furniture, in Contemporary Design. Table lamp crafted using a
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Cannon
Cannon
$534 / item
Field Cannon Model
Located in New York, NY
A highly detailed and decorative model of a Seventeenth Century fortification cannon. The oak field
Category

Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Steel

18th Century Ship Cannon
Located in Genova, IT
Ship cannon in chiseled bronze. Oriental art, 18th century. Sizes of wood base are: Width 41 cm
Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Napoleonic Period Iron Barrelled Cannon
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Napoleonic period iron barrelled cannon on original iron carriage, circa 1800.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Pair of Bronze Deck Cannon
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
the bed, and iron tackle rings. Unusually on iron wheels/trunks. This type of lightweight cannon was
Category

Antique 1850s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Iron Toy Cannon, Italy, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly detailed and materic toy cannon.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

19th century bronze and steel cannon
Located in Toronto, ON
A finely cast model of a cannon.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair Of English Manor House Cannons
Located in New York, NY
A handsome pair of large, polished iron English Manor House muzzle-loading cannons on siege-type
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Miniature Indonesian Ship s Cannon Nautical Carriage
Located in Palm City, FL
Miniature Indonesian cannons, mainly in the Lantaka style, were popular in the East Indies starting
Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

cc-tapis Invaders Palmette Lazer Cannon Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and pure silk, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Cannons, Garden Ornament
Located in London, GB
Rare Victorian antique cast-iron cannons by J P Napier will make a statement garden ornament, both
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

"Cannon" Traditional Etruscan Ceramic Furniture, in Contemporary Design.
By Giovanni Mengoni
Located in Perugia, IT
"Cannon" Traditional Etruscan Ceramic Furniture, in Contemporary Design. Table lamp crafted using a
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Mid-19th Century Model Cannons
Located in London, GB
A Pair of mid-19th Century model cannons
Category

Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures

Pair of Chinese 12-Pounder Wood and Bronze Cannons
Located in Aspen, CO
These beautiful cannons were made in 1866 and 1867 in China, and were found in the Lowther castle
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rare 19th Century Antique Cast Iron Cannons
Located in London, GB
Pair of rare 19th century antique cast iron cannons.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Cannons with Mahogany Stands, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of stunning bronze cannons with mahogany stands. A superb addition to the home and offered
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Dutch Silver Cannon-Handle Basting Spoon
By Jan van Meten
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large basting spoon in perfect condition.
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

CEREMONIAL SOUTH EAST ASIAN BRONZE LANTAKA (SWIVEL CANNON)
Located in San Francisco, CA
with stylized high arching sea horse lifting handles, a flared and serrated muzzle, and the marking of the Dutch East India Company.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Southeast Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Novelty Silver Cannon Barrel Telescopic Propelling Pencil, 1876
By Perry Co
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality Victorian novelty silver telescopic propelling pencil made in the form of a cannon
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

European Wood Iron and Metal Model Cannon with Coat of Arms
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
European Wood Iron and Metal Model Cannon with Coat of Arms Vintage European wood, iron, and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood

Classical Mahogany Worktable with “Cannon Ball” Base, Boston or Salem
Located in Providence, RI
furniture being made in Boston or Philadelphia where the high style furniture market was. The cannon ball is
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Two Antique 18th Century Original Iron Cannons of circa 1750 Period
Located in Glencarse, GB
This listing is for one cannon only. In good condition subject to use and wear
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Statues

Mahogany Classical Card Table with "Cannon Ball" Base, Boston or Salem
Located in Providence, RI
statement is striking with a "cannon ball" shaped base below a tapered column that terminates in a
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century C.C. Galbraith Son Brass Line Throwing and Signal Cannon
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century C.C. Galbraith & Sons brass line throwing and signal cannon. Dimensions: 41
Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

George III Cast Iron Cannon on Elm Carriage Royal G R Initials, England
Located in Heswall, Wirral
Small George III cast iron cannon mounted on and old elm carriage with Royal G R initials. England
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Exquisite Acanthus Carved Cannon Ball Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820
Located in Billerica, MA
Exquisite acanthus carved cannon ball low post bed in tiger maple circa 1820 Refitted to a Standard
Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

After George Finch Mason - a Set of Four Aquatints - the Billiard Stakes
Located in Pewsey, GB
- Set of Four known as 'The Billiard Stakes' - 1. A cannon of the Red 2. Green on Yellow, Reds your
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Dated 1913 London Parkinson Frodsham
By Parkinson Frodsham
Located in London, GB
5 Budge Row, Cannon St, London. Original owners initials.
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Neoclassical Style Steel and Brass Coffee Table by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Madrid, ES
A 20th century neoclassical style coffee table or center table by Maison Charles. Four "cannon de
Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Center Tables

Materials

Granite, Brass, Steel

English George II Mahogany Reading/Architects Table, circa 1740
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
'cannon barrel' column and brass castors, circa 1740. Height: 75cm (29.5") top raised: 106cm (41.5
Category

Antique 1740s English George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ceremonial Parade Drum with a View of West Point and the Hudson River
Located in New Oxford, PA
and cannons with stacked cannon balls. The artist, William S. Tompkins, had a shop in Yonkers, NY, and
Category

Antique 1850s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Cast Iron Fireback Decorated with a Warrior Trophy, 18th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
trophy and a victory crowning a flag. On either side of the medallion are canons, barrels, cannon balls
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Rock Crystal Starburst Light
Located in Boston, MA
, Cannon Grey & Palladium [palladium is a non-tarnishing silver finish, available for an up-charge]. Lead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

rare 18th century 1787 chapel or church bronze bell
By Fournel
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
revolution most of the bells have been molten to make cannons
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Ernestine Ceramics attributable 50s rare hand-painted majolica jug with citrus.
By Ernestine
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
American decorator Ernestine Virden Cannon (1904-1969), who lived in Salerno after arriving there from the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rare Finely Detailed Engraved English Gunmetal Candlesticks, circa 1785
By T. Warner
Located in Ambler, PA
. Similar signed examples are known by T. Warner, made from destroyed Spanish cannons captured on the 14th
Category

Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) Adam Style Candlesticks

Materials

Other

Porcelain Cabaret Set by T Ford Moulded with Baskets and Chinamen, circa 1875
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Charles Ford of Cannon Street, Staffordshire, 1874-1904, circa 1875. Comprising: Teapot, sugar bowl
Category

Antique 1870s English Porcelain

Spanish Sterling Silver Nef
Located in Vancouver, BC
masts with multi section sails, crows nests, flags, rigging, cannon and figures of sailors. The hull is
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Fine Antique French Charles X Period Ormolu Napoleon Ink Well, circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
centered by a standing figure of Napoleon I beside his eagle standing, helmets and cannon ball, flanked by
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Inkwells

Silverplated Replica of 18th C Spanish Galleon
Located in Blacksburg, VA
. Three masts, twelve sails, three flags, and rigging. Nine gilt cannons on the deck and six battle guns
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Model of English Battleship Galleon "H.M.S." from the 18th Century
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
reproduction, a faithful copy, from 1940, of an English battle ship of 44 cannons. The model is not from a kit
Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Patinated bronze of La Colonne de la Grand Armee
Located in Markham, ON
Russians and Austrian cannons captured at the Austerlitz battle in 1805.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

George III Silver Military Grille Vinaigrette by William Eley, London, 1811
By William Eley II
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
grille depicting various military paraphernalia including a cannon and drums and two Union flags
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Fine George III Oval Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
cannon shaft column raised on four string inlaid saber legs ending in original brass casters. England
Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Bracket Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
, who were at 24, Cannon Street, London.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English More Clocks

Chanteur Florentin Du XVe Siècle a Classical French Bronze of a Troubadour
By Paul Dubois
Located in London, GB
the everyday person. In 1870 they briefly turned their hand to cannon founding for the Franco-Prussian
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Cannons For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cannons for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cannons was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. There are 1002 antique and vintage cannons for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 51 modern editions to choose from as well. Cannons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of cannons to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, mid-century modern and Georgian cannons are of considerable interest. Cannons have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kate Jones, Ernestine and F. Barbedienne Foundry are consistently popular.

How Much are Cannons?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,858, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,320,576 highest priced.
Questions About Cannons
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Signal cannons are typically used to announce the beginning of a ceremonial event, to begin a boat race and for celebrations. Some people who really enjoy cannons like to fire them recreationally. Cannons in the United States are classified as saluting and signaling devices. Find an assortment of signal cannons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bronze cannon is a type of heavy weapon used during the 17th century. They became popular tools for warfare because they were lighter than iron guns and therefore easier to transport by land and sea. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique cannons.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make a bronze cannon, it was first cast in molds of clay and suspended vertically in a pit. Although bronze was expensive, it was the material chosen over wrought and cast iron because of its durability. You can shop a collection of bronze cannons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tommy Wayne Cannon, most often known as T. C. Cannon, was a Native American painter known for his depictions of Indigenous American subjects. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted T. C. Cannon paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.