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Early Nineteenth Century Bronze Signal Cannon
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for sale €2,194     $2,381
£1,875
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Early Nineteenth Century Bronze Signal Cannon

19th century
Description

An early Nineteenth Century bronze signal cannon; the bronze cannon set on a wooden carriage which retains its original paintwork. The barrel painted with a crown and the carriage with a cipher to either side reading possibly VR. This signal cannon survives in lovely untouched condition with an attractive craquelure to the paintwork.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Signal Cannon to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197332
Dealers Internal Reference
BA947
Description
An early Nineteenth Century bronze signal cannon; the bronze cannon set on a wooden carriage which retains its original paintwork. The barrel painted with a crown and the carriage with a cipher to either side reading possibly VR.
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This signal cannon survives in lovely untouched condition with an attractive craquelure to the paintwork.
Reindeer Antiques
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Signal Cannon to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197332
Dealers Internal Ref
BA947
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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An early nineteenth-century bronze signal cannon barrel mounted on a dark painted stepped wooden carriage.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century bronze signal cannon barrel mounted on a dark painted stepped wooden carriage.

Early Nineteenth Century Bronze Signal Cannon

Archive II An early nineteenth-century bronze signal cannon barrel mounted on a dark painted stepped wooden carriage. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century bronze signal cannon barrel mounted on a dark painted stepped wooden carriage. View III
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Reindeer Antiques

Reindeer Antiques
Telephone 020 7937 3754
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81 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reindeerantiques
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Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
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An early nineteenth-century bronze signal cannon barrel mounted on a dark painted stepped wooden carriage.
Early Nineteenth Century bronze signal cannon
Ref: SA1197332
An early nineteenth-century bronze signal cannon barrel mounted on a dark painted stepped wooden carriage.
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  • ObjectMaritime Antiques
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialBronze, Wood, Paint
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStepped carriage, Cast bronze barrel, Trunnions, Touchhole
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This early nineteenth-century Regency maritime object comprises a bronze signal cannon barrel mounted on a stepped wooden carriage. The dark brown cast bronze barrel sits atop a dark painted wooden base finished with red undertones visible along the edges and recessed mouldings. The stepped carriage features distinct tiered levels rising towards the rear, decorative carved contours at the front, and painted cyphers alongside a crown on the barrel. Age-related wear manifests as an extensive network of craquelure across the dark painted surfaces, alongside surface crackling and minor paint losses that reveal the underlying timber. Measuring 14 cm high by 15 cm wide and 10 cm deep, this compact decorative piece fits neatly upon a desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf within a gentleman's library, study, or nautical-themed office interior today.

FAQs

Signal cannons were used aboard ships, at lighthouses, or on coastal estates to sound audible salutes, signal arrivals, or issue warnings in fog without firing live projectile ammunition.

The barrels were cast from bronze or brass for durability and corrosion resistance against sea air, while the stepped carriages were constructed from hard timber, painted or varnished, and fitted with metal mountings.

Authentic examples display foundry marks or touchmarks near the touchhole or trunnions, natural patination, authentic wear patterns around the touchhole from repeated firing, and hand-fitted carriage joinery.

These objects serve as focal decorative accents placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive office desk to introduce texture and historical interest to a study or living room.

Dust the bronze barrel with a soft brush and wipe the painted wooden carriage with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical solvents that could strip the original paint or natural patina.
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