GreyGhost
Full Member
Hello,
I recently purchased this small bronze hand/signal cannon from a reputable artifact and relic dealer.
He said the item was located somewhere in Texas/Louisiana and was dated around the mid 18th century (1750-1780). The little cannon was dated based on pottery found at the same site.
This is all the information he had on it. There's no markings or stamps anywhere on it. He said the cannon was in a collection acquired from a known relic hunter/collector (can give the name over PM).
It's a very neat little cannon and I was looking for more information on it if possible.
It's in fair condition and the touchhole and bore are still clear and free of corrosion and dirt (might be fireable?)
The trunnions on both sides are missing, there's little divots on each side where they used to go.
It's quite solid and heavy for it's small size.
The dealer also had many other small brass tabletop cannons that were from the mid 19th century. They had small wooden carriages and wheels. He said these were more like toys that people and kids would play around with in the old days.
However this cannon I purchased was a little more expensive and earlier. He thought it may have gone on a small boat to be used as a signal cannon. Or maybe it was just an earlier, cruder tabletop cannon as well?
Thanks for your help.
I recently purchased this small bronze hand/signal cannon from a reputable artifact and relic dealer.
He said the item was located somewhere in Texas/Louisiana and was dated around the mid 18th century (1750-1780). The little cannon was dated based on pottery found at the same site.
This is all the information he had on it. There's no markings or stamps anywhere on it. He said the cannon was in a collection acquired from a known relic hunter/collector (can give the name over PM).
It's a very neat little cannon and I was looking for more information on it if possible.
It's in fair condition and the touchhole and bore are still clear and free of corrosion and dirt (might be fireable?)
The trunnions on both sides are missing, there's little divots on each side where they used to go.
It's quite solid and heavy for it's small size.
The dealer also had many other small brass tabletop cannons that were from the mid 19th century. They had small wooden carriages and wheels. He said these were more like toys that people and kids would play around with in the old days.
However this cannon I purchased was a little more expensive and earlier. He thought it may have gone on a small boat to be used as a signal cannon. Or maybe it was just an earlier, cruder tabletop cannon as well?
Thanks for your help.
