Lot 62
Of late 18th century design, each muzzle loader on bleached timber carriage.
Length of barrel 79cm
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
Both cannon are weathered from being outside, with tarnishing and some verdigris on the barrels, and dryness to the timber and some splits to the grain, mainly on the wheels, which are worn flat from being dragged. Apart from the touch holes there are two other holes drilled in the barrels. One pin from the hinged covers slightly bent. There are no apparent markings on them.
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The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8699
2:00pm - 19 September 2023
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 September, 10am - 4pm
36-40 Queen St, Woollahra NSW
CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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