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  • Lot #4240
Lot #4239
Lot #4241

Lot 4240: Five Cannons and One Cannon Themed Cane

Five Cannons and One Cannon Themed Cane

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 8, 2021

Lot 4240: Five Cannons and One Cannon Themed Cane

Five Cannons and One Cannon Themed Cane

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 8, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) Bronze Signal Cannon with Carriage

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Bronze signal cannon with stylized fish above the trunnions, and a crest behind the mid belt. Carriage is also bronze and is ornamented with leaves at the front. Fine with an attractive patina overall and scattered dings. Barrel is 9" long.

B) European Style Signal Cannon

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European Signal Cannon with carriage. Fine with scattered dings, and slightly softened markings. Carriage is also fine with scattered dings and scratches, and two nails missing from the right wheel. Barrel is 6 1/4" long.

C) French "MF" Marked 10 Gauge Blank Cannon

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French cast iron alarm cannon with open bottom and plugged muzzle. Good with light pitting and surface oxidation on the exposed iron surfaces. 4" chamber.

D) Signal Hand Cannon

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Signal cannon glass bedded into a stock allowing it to be a hand held signal device. Fair with heavy scattered pitting on the cannon and multiple cracks in the stock and separating of the bedding. Barrel is 4 1/4" long.

E) Brass Handled Cannon Cheroot Cane

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Cane with brass cannon handle measuring 3 3/4". Shaft measures 30". Fine with patina on the cannon and some dings and scratches on the shaft. Very good with scattered pitting on the base and an attractive patina on the brass.

F) Roussea Sun Dial Cannon

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Sun dial cannon that uses a lens to light and fire the cannon. Cast metal base with brass cannon and dial fixtures.

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