Bidspirit auction | Destructed Spanish ”Thunder Mug” Mortar

Destructed Spanish ”Thunder Mug” Mortar Cannon, circa 1700's - Unusual bronze destructed cannon mortar or ”Thunder Mug” used for signal fire in naval fleets or light cannon in siege warfare. The touch hole widened from a blast or use with handle broken and separated at the top connecting point. 1” bore, 12lbs 1.4oz, 5 5/8”H