Hello All.
First time poster, long time lurker of the board.
I recently found what I consider to be a vintage / antique brass signal cannon. Knowledgable people here may confirm this or provide me with a different thought.
The cannon is brass with a coat of arms and figural dolphins on the top. The length of the cannon measures 8" in length. The bore measures 5/8" across the opening. The tube is open all the way down to the firing opening.
The cannon sits on a very dark, almost black wooden trolly.
I would be curious to know what the coat of arms represents? Is it English, Spanish? Also, would there be an estimated date that one could put on the cannon?
I would be very interested to hear your thoughts and input on the cannon. Thank you in advance for your replys.
Kindest regards,
Greg
First time poster, long time lurker of the board.
I recently found what I consider to be a vintage / antique brass signal cannon. Knowledgable people here may confirm this or provide me with a different thought.
The cannon is brass with a coat of arms and figural dolphins on the top. The length of the cannon measures 8" in length. The bore measures 5/8" across the opening. The tube is open all the way down to the firing opening.
The cannon sits on a very dark, almost black wooden trolly.
I would be curious to know what the coat of arms represents? Is it English, Spanish? Also, would there be an estimated date that one could put on the cannon?
I would be very interested to hear your thoughts and input on the cannon. Thank you in advance for your replys.
Kindest regards,
Greg