Bidspirit auction | European Pair of Victorian Cannons

European Pair of Victorian Cannons - European, Victorian bronze model cannons, with tapering bronze barrels cast with raised ring bands, floral and scroll ornament, and heraldic style decoration. Each cannon is mounted on a wooden wheeled carriage with dark iron mounts, square nail head fittings, side rings, chains, and turned wooden wheels, giving the pair a strong naval artillery presentation. The barrels show an attractive aged bronze patina, while the carriages retain a warm dark wood surface with period style construction and decorative metal reinforcement. Measurements: 18 in. each overall. Materials: Bronze, wood, iron mounts Condition: Scattered oxidation, surface wear, rubbing, and minor losses to the wood and fittings. Overall presents well as a matched decorative pair