SOLD Antique 18th Century Naval Signal - Saluting Cannon

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SOLD Authentic Antique, 18th century, Naval signal - saluting cannon, tapering multi-stage iron barrel, swelling towards the muzzle, with pronounced raised mouldings, a pair of plain trunnions rounded cascabel drawn – out to an oval button.

There are some markings on the top of the cannon, below the vent, also underneath, between the trunnions, there is a casted round medallion, however, due to the rusty surface of the barrel, it is poorly visible.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 34.5 cm (13.58268 inches).

CIRCUMFERENCE of the base ring: 7 cm (2 3/4 inches).

Diameter of the bore: 18 mm (0.708661 inches).

Depth of the bore: 26 cm (10 1/4 in).

Overall length of the trunnions: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 inches).

CONDITION: In its original untouched condition, showing the age and usage, slightly pitted overall.