Ebony Ship's Cannon Model

Ebony Ship's Cannon Model

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An ebony model of a Ship's Cannon on a later carriage.

The cannon barrel has a four stage taper with a touch hole. The naval carriage was recently made for display and it is likely that the cannon was barrel was originally simply as a model without carriage.

The carriage is ebonized pine has been well made with metal fittings and a fixed wedge to show how the barrel would have been elevated. Mid 19th Century.

A second, similar model with a longer barrel, is also available on this website.

Dimensions:

Height 6 cm / 2 "
Width 8.5 cm / 3 "
Depth 15 cm / 6"
Period

Mid 19th Century

Medium

Ebony Barrel. Carriage is ebonized pine.

Country

England

Condition

Carriage is a later addition.

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