Antique Signal Cannon

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Posted by wompol
18 years ago
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Description This is a signal cannon on its original base, different because of the way the brass and wood base are made. It is a breech loading cannon with a muzzle ID of 7/8.
Category Militaria
Medium Brass
Distinguishing marks no foundry markings
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item total 18"; muzzle to breech 14"
Date Period 1880s approximately
Weight about 14 pounds
History as a young child on the Jersey Shore, my grandfather told me it had belonged to his dad.
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Price Paid (If known) was my grandchildren's great great great grandfather's
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Anonymous (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 18 years ago

These small canon were most often used to signal the start of Yachting races at the late 19th Century through the 1930's. Examples like yours sell for about $3500.00.

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