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How were bronze cannons made?

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How were bronze cannons made?
To make a bronze cannon, it was first cast in molds of clay and suspended vertically in a pit. Although bronze was expensive, it was the material chosen over wrought and cast iron because of its durability. You can shop a collection of bronze cannons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Pair Giant French Bronze Cannons, Military Artillery
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive pair of large French bronze cannons Great for a garden or business Of course being
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Vintage 1980s Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Bronze

Pair Giant French Bronze Cannons, Military Artillery
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Impressive pair of large French bronze cannons - Great for a garden or business - Of course
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Vintage 1980s Statues

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Cannons with Mahogany Stands, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of stunning bronze cannons with mahogany stands. A superb addition to the home and offered
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Antique 19th Century French Bookends

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Bronze

French Bronze Cannon Model
Located in New York, NY
French bronze World War I (19/20th Century) field cannon on rectangular white marble base
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Antique 1880s French Models and Miniatures

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of Bronze Cannon by McAndrew and Woore English, circa 1850
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of bronze cannon by McAndrew and Woore, set on their original brass bound black painted
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Antique 1850s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Bronze

Antique Print of a Bronze Cannon by Gibb, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Small Bronze Cannon'. Chromolithographic plate originating from 'The Royal
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

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