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Bronze Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon
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Bronze Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon

1900 - 1920
Description

Bronze desktop model of a signal cannon on bakelite carriage with bronze wheels.

Dimensions

Height 4 Inches

Width 10 Inches

Depth 4.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Bronze Desk Signal Cannon to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA667993
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Description
Bronze desktop model of a signal cannon on bakelite carriage with bronze wheels.

Dimensions

Height 4 Inches

Width 10 Inches

Depth 4.5 Inches

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Bronze Desk Signal Cannon to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA667993
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
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A brass model signal cannon mounted on a dark wood stepped carriage with small brass wheels.
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Archive I A brass model signal cannon mounted on a dark wood stepped carriage with small brass wheels.

Bronze Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon

Archive II A brass model signal cannon mounted on a dark wood stepped carriage with small brass wheels. View II
Archive III A brass model signal cannon mounted on a dark wood stepped carriage with small brass wheels. View III
Archive IV A brass model signal cannon mounted on a dark wood stepped carriage with small brass wheels. View IV
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Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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Shackladys Antiques
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
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A brass model signal cannon mounted on a dark wood stepped carriage with small brass wheels.
Bronze desk top model of a signal cannon
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A brass model signal cannon mounted on a dark wood stepped carriage with small brass wheels.
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  • ObjectDesk Ornaments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Maritime
  • MaterialBrass, Bronze, Wood
  • ColourGold and Dark Brown
  • MotifsCast metal barrel, Stepped wooden carriage, Turned brass wheels
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This Victorian maritime desk ornament takes the form of a miniature signal cannon resting upon a stepped wooden carriage. The cast metal barrel displays a bright gold-coloured finish with raised circumferential mouldings running along its length towards a flared muzzle and a rounded cascabel at the rear. The dark brown carriage features a stepped profile, a trunnion cap, and four small turned brass wheels with central hubs that support the artillery piece. The object measures 10 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. Placement suits a gentleman's library or study desk as an ornamental display piece. The model fits well upon a writing desk, a bookcase shelf, or a side table within a home office. Collectors of nautical instruments, maritime history artefacts, and desk ornaments use such items to add character to a workspace. The combination of polished metal and dark wood surfaces provides a traditional decorative accent for interior display.

FAQs

Signal cannons were utilised aboard ships and at naval stations to give audio signals, salute arriving vessels, or sound alarms rather than for combat engagement. Scaled desktop models were later produced as commemorative items, paperweights, or decorative ornaments representing maritime history.

These models typically feature cast brass or bronze barrels mounted onto stepped wooden carriages, often crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany or oak. The carriages incorporate metal fittings, axles, and turned wheels called trucks to replicate full-sized naval gun carriages.

Authentic pieces display signs of age such as natural patination on the metal, hand-finished casting seams, correct historical proportions, and wear on the wooden carriage where moving components meet. Examining the touchhole and bore depth also indicates whether the piece was functional or purely ornamental.

Position the piece on a dark wood executive desk, a library bookshelf, or a mantelpiece to add a nautical accent. It pairs effectively with framed historic maps, leather-bound books, and brass instruments in a traditional study setting.

Dust the wooden carriage regularly with a dry soft cloth and apply a microcrystalline wax periodically to preserve the timber. Avoid harsh metal abrasive cleaners on the barrel if a historical patina is desired, as over-cleaning removes natural surface oxidisation.
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