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LOT 3328
Ornamental Brass Model Cannon in the Style of the Bargello Cannon by Cosimo Cenni with Stand - Serial no. none, N/A. Modeled in the style of the huge bronze cannon named the “San Paolo” (Saint Paul) cast in
1635 by Cosimo Cenni for Ferdinand II of Medici. The
“San Paolo” was one of a series of twelve cannon cast
by Cenni with each being named after an Apostle.
The original used 27,500 lbs of metal and is in the collections of the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence, Italy. The model is made of embossed sheet brass with a lion’s head at the muzzle, an armored figure on the chase, the arms of the Medici on the first reinforce, and the head of St. Paul forming the cascabel. 28 inches in length, 1 1/8 inch gauge. On stepped
hardwood display stand.
CONDITION: In very good condition, the brass with a mellowed patina with some handling and storage marks. The hardwood display stand in excellent condition.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3329
Ornate Inlaid Renaissance Style Sporting Crossbow - Germanic
be dated to the mid 18th century although it is difficult to declare
LOT 3330
Ornate Engraved Antique
Germanic Sporting Crossbow -
Similar Germanic crossbows are known to
crossbows of this design have been dated to the mid 16th century to early 17th century. This particular example has an iron prod with a “X” in a circle mark on the right limb, multi-colored poms, and an incredibly ornate bone inlaid and paneled tiller (stock) with a variety of designs, including floral vines along the sides, a cloaked figure, mask, female figure with “L HIEKM” followed by two unclear letters above, and “INA” over a sword. The tiller has iron pegs for use with a cranequin. The trigger folds flat and is protected by a curved iron guard attached only at the front.
CONDITION: Very good with generally distinct designs, dark patina and mild oxidation on the prod which is somewhat loose and various horizontal cracks, glued repairs, and scattered small pieces of bone inlay absent on the tiller. The nut and trigger mechanisms appear to be complete.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
this example to be one of these with any degree of certainty. The iron prod is wrapped in green tinted cord and has a natural toned bow string and fastening cord. It features an adjustable folding peep sight, iron trigger guard, and double set triggers with a long iron plate extending forward. The tiller design is similar to those used on Germanic wheellock sporting guns and is inlaid with staghorn with various engraved designs that primarily consist of floral and shell patterns but also incorporates an estate on the cheek rest edge. The stock also has scroll carving on the front of the cheek piece. CONDITION: Very good with dark patina on the iron, one end of the bow string broken, generally distinct engraving on the staghorn inlays, and mild wear. The set triggers function, but the release appears to be frozen. This is definitely an interesting and attractive antique sporting crossbow.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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