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 RESERVED RESERVED (02/04) Original, 19th Century Oriental Cast Brass 15 Bore Lantaka Merchant Ship Defence Deck Cannon With Later 3 Wheeled Wooden Carriage / Display Stand. Sn 23363 - 23363
Lantaka were a type of cannon mounted on merchant vessels travelling the waterways of Malay Archipelago in the 1800’s. Their use was greatest in precolonial South East Asia especially in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The guns were used to defend against pirates. Many of these beautiful guns were mounted on swivels and were known as swivel guns. Small examples could be mounted in rigging and be fired hand held by Ship’s crew. This is an original 19th Century Cast brass Lantaka Swivel Deck Cannon. It is 19 ¾” overall length . It is 15 bore at the muzzle opening. It has a 2 ¼” long conical spike with curved arms secured to the barrel by lugs either side of the barrel. The spike is intact and has no damage. The cannon barrel has a flared ornate muzzle. The barrel has fixed sights which are incorporated into the cast design which features stylised foliate motifs within panels designs and cast stylised sea serpents. Its aiming handle is hollow for adding an additional wood handle to assist aiming. The barrel is open and it has its original open touch hole. The bore has staining and residue to be expected. The Lantaka is complete with a later attractive, ornately hand carved well made 3 wooden wheeled wood carriage / display stand which is 21” length x 4 ¾” height x 5” wide at its broadest. The top of the stand is holed and fits the cannon’s spike snugly and allows the barrel to swivel freely. The wooden wheels rotate freely and the wood has just age related knocks and bumps. The Lantaka itself weighs 5.520 Kg. The stand weighs 2.640 Kg. The price for this attractive Lantaka with later stand which would make a superb display / conversation piece includes UK delivery. N.B. As an antique black powder cannon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23363 (armoury floor)
£1,200.00

**10.520 Kg**Heavy Victorian Era 1” Bore Cast Iron Naval Type Signal / Early Firework Launching Mortar Cannon Marked ‘IM’(NB NOT FOR BALL). Sn 23300 - 23300
Victorian era iron signal mortars are small, heavy cast-iron device designed to launch signal flares or early fireworks, primarily for communication or celebration. In the 19th century, these "pyrotechnic mortars" were commonly used by the navy or merchant ships to signal other vessels or ports using bright flashes and loud reports. Our original example is in the typical short, squat mortar cannon form with a large 1” bore muzzle opening and has an open touch hole at the base for ignition (the bore is open all the way to the touch hole, illustrated). Made of heavy cast iron, our example is 10.520 Kg weight to withstand the pressure of gunpowder charges without needing complex recoil systems. These mortars were loaded with a small charge of gunpowder and a pyrotechnic "shell" or flare. When ignited, the device produced a loud "bang" and a bright white or coloured flash. The mortar with stubby cannon form barrel is just under 8” height and the base plate is 8 ¼” diameter. One side of the barrel has cast marking ‘IM’ (unknown worthy of further research). The muzzle has lost some metal from one edge during its lifetime. The Mortar is an antique signalling piece and not for ball. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23300 (armoury floor near drawers)
£245.00

Pair Of Heavy Victorian Era 6 Bore Bronze Black Powder Signal Cannon On Wheeled Iron Carriages. Sn 23230:7 - 23230:7
These Victorian era quality made heavy bronze cannon on iron carriages are in excellent condition (each cannon weigh 7 Kgs on their carriages). The bronze cannon each measure 9 ¾” overall length and are 6 Bore. The bores of each cannon have staining & residue consistent with age and their touch holes are open. Each cannon has an indistinct cast cartouche on top of each barrel. The bronze has age related green Verdigris colouration which could easily be cleaned off the bronze (we have left the Verdigris as found, as many of our customers prefer the original age patina rather than shiny Bronze). Each cannon is mounted on their original wheeled iron carriages. Each cannon mounted on their carriages are 13 ¾” overall length, 7” wide axle end to axle end and just under 5 ½” high to top of the wheels. The wheels of each carriage rotate freely and each cannon rotates downwards on their trunnions. The price for this excellent pair of Victorian signal cannon includes UK delivery. NB. As antique black powder muzzle loading signal cannon no licence is required to own them in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23230:7
£795.00

**1904-1907 EARLY 1” MUZZLE DIAMETER VARIANT**Winchester USA Model 1898 10 Gauge Obsolete Calibre Breech Loading Black Powder Blank Firing Signal Cannon ‘NOT FOR BALL’ On Wheeled Carriage With Copies Of Articles Regarding Development & Use Of These Cannon - A 1010
This is an excellent original early Winchester 1901 Patent 10 Gauge Black Powder Signal Cannon. The 10 gauge, Winchester Breech Loading Signal Cannon was designed and patented by Charles H. Griffith for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1901. The cannon were first offered for sale in the March 1903 Winchester Catalogue. These cannon emitted loud noise and smoke & were used to start yacht races. A copy of articles on these cannon detailing their development, specifications and use accompanies the cannon. The steel cannon barrel of our example is 12” long and has the rare 1904-1907 early muzzle barrel diameter of 1” which changed to 1 ¼” diameter in 1908 (introduced to replace the earlier, rarer 1” muzzle diameter which were often damaged by being mishandled in transit when users picked up the cannon by the rear of the carriage causing muzzles often to make contact with the floor). The muzzle of our example is undamaged & its smooth bore has light staining & residue consistent with age & use. The metal work of the carriage has even patina. The barrel and trunnion numbers have matching numbers ‘852’. The breach mechanism with hinged hatch and hammer mechanism is in working order and it has original draw cord with wood toggle attached. These cannon are for blank cartridges only and “NOT FOR BALL” (this warning message is stamped on the barrel). The barrel has the Winchester manufacturer detail and calibre (illustrated). The cast iron wheeled carriage has correct cast markings “W. R. A. Co, Trade Mark, Registered in U. S. A.”. The price for this rare cannon includes UK delivery. NB As an antique, obsolete calibre black powder signal cannon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1010 (armoury floor)
£1,295.00

Large Iron Garden Cannons on Carriages - A 8
We have several large and very heavy ornamental garden cannons on carriages in black wrought iron. These look very nice in the garden. The price is for one but we do discount on pairs. ( Due to the weight UK delivery only by arrangement and at cost.)
£245.00
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