Description
Antique Signal Cannon. Manufacturer Schuyler.Hartley & Graham. N.Y. Name is stamped on rear of barrel. Mid to late 1800's. Signal cannon believed to be used to start Yacht races on the Grat Lakes
Category
Other
Medium
Brass. Carriage Mahogoney
Distinguishing marks
Schuyler.Hartley & Graham. N.Y. Stamped on barrell
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
20.5 inches long. Muzzle 2.30 inches in width
Date Period
Late 1800.00
Weight
62 lbs
History
My Dad was a family Doctor in the area for many years. In his early days of practice, he had a nurse, Sarah Jane Schuyler Emerson, who worked for him. her Dad, Wally Schuyler, Who lived with her family was either ill or became ill and eventually passed away. the family then gave the cannon to my Dad for whatever reasons.
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