Bidspirit auction | Iron 18lbs Ridged Mortar, 18th-19th

Iron 18lbs Ridged Mortar, 18th-19th C. - Iron mortar or cannon used for signaling on naval ships or occasionally siege. The mortar is ribbed or ridged to a taper towards muzzle with two fuse holes. 18lbs 8.6oz, bore 1.5”, 6 1/8”H