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A Late 19th Century Brass Starting/Signaling Cannon. On a wooden wheeled base.
Description:
A Late 19th Century Brass Starting/Signaling Cannon. On a wooden wheeled base.
In the 19th century, signal or saluting cannons, miniatures of larger cannons, were used on yachts to signal the start of races and for other purposes like attracting attention in emergencies or for amusement. Barrel 11in.
Origin: English
Circa:
Stock Ref: AT107
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