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Georgian Toy Cannons,,,Let's see YOUR"S!!!
I found my first 18Th Century toy cannon when I was but nine, in a trash pit that contained shoe buckles, pipe bowl, buttons, etc. It's middle was blown away by an explosion when fired, and the contents of the barrel contained 2 lead ball, and a piece of parchment that had the words "influence of freedom" in type on it.
That artifact was the favorite of my mother's, of the thousands of relics that I have excavated. At her burial, I placed it in with her remains, where they both reside today, in the Beaufort National Cemetery.
I have found about a dozen or so over the years. I used to sell them all to the legendary Tom Dickey, noted author and Artillery expert. He was a dear friend, and sorely missed.
The pic is of some I found after my mom's and his passing. I look and admire them daily, as a reminder of the 1700's, and two people, who changed the course of my life, for the better.
Let's see yall's cannons!!
REB
I found my first 18Th Century toy cannon when I was but nine, in a trash pit that contained shoe buckles, pipe bowl, buttons, etc. It's middle was blown away by an explosion when fired, and the contents of the barrel contained 2 lead ball, and a piece of parchment that had the words "influence of freedom" in type on it.
That artifact was the favorite of my mother's, of the thousands of relics that I have excavated. At her burial, I placed it in with her remains, where they both reside today, in the Beaufort National Cemetery.
I have found about a dozen or so over the years. I used to sell them all to the legendary Tom Dickey, noted author and Artillery expert. He was a dear friend, and sorely missed.
The pic is of some I found after my mom's and his passing. I look and admire them daily, as a reminder of the 1700's, and two people, who changed the course of my life, for the better.
Let's see yall's cannons!!
REB
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