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Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon, on Cast Iron Carriage
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Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon, on Cast Iron Carriage

19th century
Description

The Canon with solid brass tilting barrel, working wheels, heavy weight carriage that is both finely and realistically decorated. Circa 1890

Dimensions

47 cm overall length

22 cm overall height

14 cm overall width.

Wieght 7.2kl

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Victorian Brass Model Cannon to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08949410
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Pierced cast-iron carriage: casting and scrolling typical of late nineteenth-century decorative metalwork.
Turned brass barrel with drilled touchhole: traditional metal lathe finishing.
Oxidisation and surface softening on the iron: natural age from long handling.
Fixed peened axles: assembly consistent with late Victorian ironwork.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1135630
Dealers Internal Reference
Ap2501
Dealers Notes

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.

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Description
The Canon with solid brass tilting barrel, working wheels, heavy weight carriage that is both finely and realistically decorated. Circa 1890

Dimensions

47 cm overall length

22 cm overall height

14 cm overall width.

Wieght 7.2kl

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Victorian Brass Model Cannon to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08949410
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Pierced cast-iron carriage: casting and scrolling typical of late nineteenth-century decorative metalwork.
Turned brass barrel with drilled touchhole: traditional metal lathe finishing.
Oxidisation and surface softening on the iron: natural age from long handling.
Fixed peened axles: assembly consistent with late Victorian ironwork.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135630
Dealers Internal Ref
Ap2501
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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An antique Victorian ornamental cannon featuring a polished turned brass barrel mounted on a black cast iron carriage with spoked wheels.
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Archive I An antique Victorian ornamental cannon featuring a polished turned brass barrel mounted on a black cast iron carriage with spoked wheels.

Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon, on Cast Iron Carriage

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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An antique Victorian ornamental cannon featuring a polished turned brass barrel mounted on a black cast iron carriage with spoked wheels.
Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon, on Cast Iron Carriage
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An antique Victorian ornamental cannon featuring a polished turned brass barrel mounted on a black cast iron carriage with spoked wheels.
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  • ObjectDesk Ornaments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Cast Iron
  • ColourBrass, Black
  • MotifsTurned brass barrel, Spoked wheels, Pierced iron carriage, Trunnion caps

This Victorian ornamental cannon represents a detailed example of desk-top military-themed novelties from the late nineteenth century. The piece comprises a solid brass tilting barrel with turned rings and mouldings, mounted upon a heavy black cast iron carriage fitted with spoked wheels and pierced decorative scrolling. Trunnion caps secure the barrel to the carriage frame, while small side wheels and rear handles complete the authentic military styling. The materials contrast polished golden brass with dark cast iron throughout. Measuring 47 cm in overall length, 22 cm in overall height, and 14 cm in overall width with a weight of 7.2 kilograms, this substantial piece sits securely on any flat surface. It functions well as a decorative accessory for an office desk, study bookshelf, or gentleman's library display, bringing traditional character to a period or modern workspace.

FAQs

Miniature and model cannons produced during the Victorian era served various functions, including desktop paperweights, decorative ornaments, military souvenirs, or functional signal cannons used on yachts and private estates.

Nineteenth-century model cannons were typically constructed from turned brass, bronze, and cast iron. Carriages were frequently made from painted cast iron or hardwoods like mahogany and oak, often incorporating functioning wheels and authentic mechanical elements.

Authentic period pieces usually exhibit genuine surface patination, hand-turned brass barrels, crisp casting details on the ironwork, and functional moving components. Look for appropriate weight consistent with solid metals rather than modern hollow or zinc alloy reproductions.

A Victorian model cannon functions as a tactile decorative object on an executive office desk, within a curated bookcase, or atop a mantelpiece. It integrates effectively into traditional study decor, dark academia themes, or eclectic displays alongside leather-bound books and vintage instruments.

Dust the object gently with a soft dry cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid harsh chemical polishes on the brass if a historical aged patina is preferred, and maintain the cast iron carriage in a dry environment to prevent oxidisation, applying microcrystalline wax if necessary.
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