ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN PAIR OF BRONZE SIGNAL CANNONS c.1890
Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of brass signal cannons, mounted on brass-wheeled wooden bases. Each features a lighting fuse hole on top and a decorative stamped plaque depicting a man on horseback along the cannon shaft. Ideal as distinctive conversation pieces, they complement both modern and traditional interiors.
Reference Number: D10981
Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of brass signal cannons, mounted on brass-wheeled wooden bases. Each features a lighting fuse hole on top and a decorative stamped plaque depicting a man on horseback along the cannon shaft. Ideal as distinctive conversation pieces, they complement both modern and traditional interiors.
Reference Number: D10981
Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of brass signal cannons, mounted on brass-wheeled wooden bases. Each features a lighting fuse hole on top and a decorative stamped plaque depicting a man on horseback along the cannon shaft. Ideal as distinctive conversation pieces, they complement both modern and traditional interiors.
Reference Number: D10981
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Small starter cannons, often referred to as signal cannons or saluting cannons, were primarily used for ceremonial and signalling purposes. In the 1800s, bronze was a favoured material for these cannons due to its durability, resistance to corrosion, and ease of casting into intricate designs. Bronze starter cannons were commonly used on ships to signal the start of a race or event, announce the arrival or departure of a vessel, and during celebrations or military salutes. Their portability and reliability made them ideal for use both on land and at sea.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 23.5cm // in 9.25 inches
Width: 46cm // in 18.11 inches
Depth: 20cm // in 7.87 inches
