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Antique Military Large American Ships Bronze Signal Cannon

About the Item

AMERICAN SHIP'S BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON Guaranteed Authentic! Presented is an exceptional, full size, cast bronze cannon in a style that was used by both Naval and Merchant ships in lieu of using their fighting guns for signaling. It is decidedly American in its design and the quality of its workmanship. The barrel is mounted on its original carriage and has its original bronze hardware including an elevation turntable under the cascabal. The barrel has a rich mottled green patina that varies in color over half its surface. The remaining surface varies in shades of dark brown to black. There is a prominent touch hole just behind the third reinforcing ring. Based on all the information we have studied, we date this cannon to the first quarter of the 19th Century. Guns of this type were used for the purpose of making signals which included saluting other vessels, to announce arrival at a port, to sound a mutiny, and when in fog. Their echo could be used in estimating distance off a shoreline. They also were use to start yacht races. The features which mark this as an early and authentic signal cannon of the first quarter of the Nineteenth Century are: Prominent cascabal knob Reinforced chamber Low line trunnions Iron trunnion caps five reinforcing bands Original Teak wood carriage 37 inches in overall length. Five reinforcing rings counting muzzle We have sold many small salute and signal cannons that were very popular in 18th and 19th Century being used both ashore and afloat and also some full size cannons, but this is the first full size signal that we have the pleasure to offer from the War of 1812 Period.

Dimensions:
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Teak,Wood
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Ca 1820
Condition:
This cannon is an antique and is being offered for display only and should not be fired. The barrel of this cannon shows the normal marks of age and use. There is a small chip of bronze missing from the muzzle cap on the right side and a series of superficial dings on the middle of the breech also on the right side. Half of the barrel has a green patina of age in varying shades and half of the barrel has a deep brown patina. It is possible that it may have been in sea water some time in the past. The carriage is felt to be original, and it s wood also may have been in sea water since much of the grain is predominant. A repair has been made replacing a plank of wood at its trail. Two bronze nuts are replacements. It is in good, strong condition. Copyright 2012 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved.
Seller Location:
Palm City, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U1208029257103

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