Pair of Antique 18th Century Ships Cannons

19th century

Sold by Treehouse Antiques

Description

These are an original pair of antique cast iron ships cannons circa 1780-1800 mounted on later wooden display carriages, these would have fired a 3 pound ball on a small ship for defence. Reputed to have brought up from the sea bed in the 70s by a diver they are very heavy even though they are not large they make a great indoor or out door display item ( one trunnion is damaged )

Height 20 inches ...51 cm

Width 33 inches ...84 cm

Depth 19 inches ...48.5 cm

Barrel 29 inches ...74 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

51cm (20.08")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Depth

48.5cm (19.09")

Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1146442

Dealers Notes

UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description

These are an original pair of antique cast iron ships cannons circa 1780-1800 mounted on later wooden display carriages, these would have fired a 3 pound ball on a small ship for defence.

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Reputed to have brought up from the sea bed in the 70s by a diver they are very heavy even though they are not large they make a great indoor or out door display item ( one trunnion is damaged ).

Treehouse Antiques

Height 20 inches ...51 cm

Width 33 inches ...84 cm

Depth 19 inches ...48.5 cm