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Bronze Signal Cannon

Pair of English Bronze Signal Cannon
Pair of English Bronze Signal Cannon

Pair of English Bronze Signal Cannon

$46,779 / set

H 0.1 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

Pair of English Bronze Signal Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine pair of English bronze signal cannon, the tapering 36 inch two stage barrels set upon

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Antique 1850s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Royal Southampton Yacht Club Cannon
Royal Southampton Yacht Club Cannon

Royal Southampton Yacht Club Cannon

$74,145

H 0.1 in W 26 in D 46 in

Royal Southampton Yacht Club Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This pair of early Victorian three-stage bronze signal cannon are set on elm carriages with bronze

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Antique 1840s English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model

$400

H 3.75 in W 11 in D 6.38 in

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model

Located in San Mateo, CA

This desk top signal cannon has a bronze barrel and iron carriage. This model will actually fire

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bronze Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon
Bronze Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon

Bronze Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon

$975Sale Price|31% Off

H 4.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Bronze Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon

Located in Cheshire, GB

Bronze desktop model of a signal cannon on Bakelite carriage with bronze wheels. Dimensions

Category

Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron
Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron

Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron

Located in San Mateo, CA

This large desk top cannon model will actually fire. The barrel is bronze and the carriage is iron

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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair Of Large 19th Century English Bronze Artillery Signal Cannons
Pair Of Large 19th Century English Bronze Artillery Signal Cannons

Pair Of Large 19th Century English Bronze Artillery Signal Cannons

$31,770 / set

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in

Pair Of Large 19th Century English Bronze Artillery Signal Cannons

Located in Dublin, IE

A magnificent pair of 19th century British Artillery signal cannons, each with tapered bronze

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Antique 19th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Bronze Thunder Mug Signal Cannon with Original Side Handle, Circa 1770
English Bronze Thunder Mug Signal Cannon with Original Side Handle, Circa 1770

English Bronze Thunder Mug Signal Cannon with Original Side Handle, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English bronze thunder mug signal cannon with decorative central ring, original side handle, lower

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Antique 1770s English George III Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

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In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon
In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon

In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon

By Barney's Cannons, Inc.

Located in Palm City, FL

Vintage bronze signal cannons are increasingly rare finds. They were used ashore and afloat to make

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Vintage 1960s American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Silver Plated Bronze Signal Cannon in Working Condition
Silver Plated Bronze Signal Cannon in Working Condition

Silver Plated Bronze Signal Cannon in Working Condition

Located in Charleston, SC

Silver plated bronze signal cannon in working condition. Wonderful detail with pleasant warm patina

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Antique 1890s European Arms, Armor and Weapons

1880s Victorian Bronze Signal Cannon
1880s Victorian Bronze Signal Cannon

1880s Victorian Bronze Signal Cannon

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H 10.5 in W 31 in D 7 in

1880s Victorian Bronze Signal Cannon

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This bronze and cast iron Victorian signal cannon has a beautiful patina and is engraved with the

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia

17th Century Cast Bronze Signal Cannon
17th Century Cast Bronze Signal Cannon

17th Century Cast Bronze Signal Cannon

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H 17 in W 6 in D 36 in

17th Century Cast Bronze Signal Cannon

Located in Middleburg, VA

Typical Baroque cast decoration. Deeply patinated with a Coat of Arms, two mythical dragons and Date of 1651 atop a wheeled carriage incorporating elements that have been replaced.

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 4 Stage Bronze Signal Cannon
Pair of 4 Stage Bronze Signal Cannon

Pair of 4 Stage Bronze Signal Cannon

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H 8.27 in W 18.9 in D 10.24 in

Pair of 4 Stage Bronze Signal Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of 4 stage English bronze 18'' signal cannon on walnut carriages with bronze fittings.  

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Antique 1880s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of signal cannons, mounted on wheeled wooden bases and secured

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Antique 1890s British Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

. Bronze starter cannons were commonly used on ships to signal the start of a race or event, announce the

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Antique 19th Century British Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Rare George III Brass and Mahogany English Antique Signal Cannon, 19th Century
Rare George III Brass and Mahogany English Antique Signal Cannon, 19th Century

Rare George III Brass and Mahogany English Antique Signal Cannon, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGE III BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON ON LIGNUM VITAE CARRIAGE England, circa first half of 19th century

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Antique 19th Century English George III Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Fine Bronze 3-Stage Signal Cannon
Fine Bronze 3-Stage Signal Cannon

Fine Bronze 3-Stage Signal Cannon

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H 11 in W 4 in D 25.25 in

Fine Bronze 3-Stage Signal Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Fine bronze 3-stage signal cannon, set into a walnut carriage retaining the original lignum vitae

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Antique 1840s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon
Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon

Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon

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H 7.5 in W 15.63 in D 6 in

Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon

Located in Essex, MA

With bronze cannon mounted on a cast iron base with wheel carriage.

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Antique 1870s American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon
Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon

Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon

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H 7.5 in W 16 in D 5.5 in

Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon

Located in Essex, MA

With bronze cannon mounted on a chassis with green painted cast iron wheels.

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Antique 1870s American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Early 19th Century English Signal Cannon by Royal Gunmaker William Parker
Early 19th Century English Signal Cannon by Royal Gunmaker William Parker

Early 19th Century English Signal Cannon by Royal Gunmaker William Parker

By William Parker

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Highly Interesting and Important Early 19th Century English Signal Cannon by Royal Gunmaker

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Danish Mid-19th Century Signal Cannon
Danish Mid-19th Century Signal Cannon

Danish Mid-19th Century Signal Cannon

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H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Danish Mid-19th Century Signal Cannon

Located in Kastrup, DK

Signal cannon with a brass barrel set into an oak wood carriage. Denmark 1840-1860.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Pair of Bronze Winchester Signal Cannons, c.1880
19th Century American Pair of Bronze Winchester Signal Cannons, c.1880

19th Century American Pair of Bronze Winchester Signal Cannons, c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century American pair of solid bronze Winchester signal cannons on iron bases, these

Category

Antique 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Iron

English Bronze Signal Cannon on Carriage, Circa 1830
English Bronze Signal Cannon on Carriage, Circa 1830

English Bronze Signal Cannon on Carriage, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

English bronze signal cannon on original wood carriage with bronze wheels. Early 19th Century

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Antique 1830s British George IV Models and Miniatures

Bronze Signal Cannon
Bronze Signal Cannon

Bronze Signal Cannon

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H 5.5 in W 5 in D 11 in

Bronze Signal Cannon

Located in Cheshire, GB

Signal cannon with a bronze barrel mounted on a wooden carriage with spoked wheels. Barrel length

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Antique Late 19th Century British Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Signal Cannon
Bronze Signal Cannon

Bronze Signal Cannon

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H 7 in W 18 in D 5.5 in

Bronze Signal Cannon

Located in Peekskill, NY

is cast iron with a traditional and decorative cast bronze cannon. It is signed and I've taken a

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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

American Bronze Signal Cannon with a Steel Barrel on Mahogany Carriage, C. 1875
American Bronze Signal Cannon with a Steel Barrel on Mahogany Carriage, C. 1875

American Bronze Signal Cannon with a Steel Barrel on Mahogany Carriage, C. 1875

Located in Charleston, SC

American bronze signal cannon with a steel barrel and resting on the original mahogany carriage

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Antique 1870s American American Empire Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Spanish Bronze Nautical Signal Cannon. 17th Century
Spanish Bronze Nautical Signal Cannon. 17th Century

Spanish Bronze Nautical Signal Cannon. 17th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Spanish bronze nautical signal cannon from a shipwreck off the coast of Ecuador. Isle de muerto

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Nautical Objects

A  Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze Barrelled Signal Cannons on Timber Base
A  Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze Barrelled Signal Cannons on Timber Base

A Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze Barrelled Signal Cannons on Timber Base

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare pair of 19th Century finely cast bronze barrelled signal cannons of exceptional quality

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Navy Signal Cannon 18th Century European Brass Barrel and Wood Carriage
Navy Signal Cannon 18th Century European Brass Barrel and Wood Carriage

Navy Signal Cannon 18th Century European Brass Barrel and Wood Carriage

Located in Miami, FL

European signal cannon from the 18th century. An antique piece made and used in Europe, circa

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Military Large American Ships Bronze Signal Cannon
Antique Military Large American Ships Bronze Signal Cannon

Antique Military Large American Ships Bronze Signal Cannon

Located in Palm City, FL

AMERICAN SHIP'S BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON Guaranteed Authentic! Presented is an exceptional

Category

Antique 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Cannons
Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Cannons

Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Cannons

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H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Cannons

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A pair of miniature 18th century style naval cannons with bronze barrels and oak carriages

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Antique 1880s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Civil War Nautical Bronze Dahlgren Signal Cannon
Civil War Nautical Bronze Dahlgren Signal Cannon

Civil War Nautical Bronze Dahlgren Signal Cannon

Located in Palm City, FL

Civil War Era bronze signal cannons on a ship's carriage are increasingly rare finds. They were

Category

Antique 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

French Signal Cannon
French Signal Cannon

French Signal Cannon

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H 7.5 in W 21 in D 7 in

French Signal Cannon

Located in Sarasota, FL

This bronze and iron French Ship's Signal Cannon would have been used to enter ports of call

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Antique 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Antique Military Miniature Dahlgren Bronze Signal Salute Cannon
Antique Military Miniature Dahlgren Bronze Signal Salute Cannon

Antique Military Miniature Dahlgren Bronze Signal Salute Cannon

Located in Palm City, FL

Signal cannons were used aboard ship to make salutes, as a danger, and to call attention in the

Category

Antique 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Superb 18th Century German-Made Signal Cannon
Superb 18th Century German-Made Signal Cannon

Superb 18th Century German-Made Signal Cannon

Located in San Francisco, CA

A superb 18th century German-made signal cannon with iron clad wheels and a magnificent 22 inch

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze and Carved Wood Signal Cannon
Cast Bronze and Carved Wood Signal Cannon

Cast Bronze and Carved Wood Signal Cannon

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A beautifully made and functional model of a sixteenth-century battlefield canon mounted on a matching, carved wood base with wooden wheels.

Category

Antique 19th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

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Bronze Signal Cannon For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bronze signal cannon for your home. A bronze signal cannon — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bronze signal cannon — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bronze signal cannon made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.

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Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

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Questions About Bronze Signal Cannon
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Signal cannons are typically used to announce the beginning of a ceremonial event, to begin a boat race and for celebrations. Some people who really enjoy cannons like to fire them recreationally. Cannons in the United States are classified as saluting and signaling devices. Find an assortment of signal cannons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bronze cannon is a type of heavy weapon used during the 17th century. They became popular tools for warfare because they were lighter than iron guns and therefore easier to transport by land and sea. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique cannons.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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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