$733Sale Price|20% Off
Polished Steel Signal Cannon
Located in Cheshire, GB
Signal cannon with a polished steel barrel and elevating screw mounted on a wooden carriage with steel rims to the wheels.
Steel
$46,642 / set
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 original mahogany carriages with bronze fittings and bronze sheathed front cheeks.
Bronze
$972Sale Price|31% Off
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.
Brass
$636Sale Price|20% Off
English Brass & Wood Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Brass & Wood Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon England, circa 1950s An English brass & wood desk top model of a signal cannon, a mid 20th century example.
Brass
Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
Located in San Mateo, CA
This desk top signal cannon has a bronze barrel and iron carriage.
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Solar Signal Cannon on Marble Sundial
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredibly cool 19th century solar powered signal canon marble sun dial base. This signal cannon can be set to ignite with the sun through the attached magnifying glass- which can be...
Marble, Iron
SIGNAL CANNON 1850 Coastal Fortress Battery Cannon In Bronze & Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century presentation desk signal cannon. This is a superb medium scale model of a fortress battery cannon made in the 19th century, circa 1850.
Bronze
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 barrel segmented by hoops, cannon muzzle and stepped breechblock with drop-shaped cascab...
Brass, Bronze
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 fuse port, and resting on circular ringed base.
Bronze
$2,737Sale Price|25% Off
CANNON 1910 Massive British Made Signal Cannon In Blackened Iron Steel & Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
The antique presentation signal cannon is a pre WWI era and will be a beautiful desk accessory.
Brass, Bronze, Steel
A fine bronze naval 5 stage signalling cannon on a naval dockyard elm carriage w
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine bronze naval 5 stage signalling cannon on a naval dockyard elm carriage with bronze wheels.
Bronze
$2,998Sale Price|25% Off
Navy Signal Cannon 18th / 19th Century European Brass Barrel And Wood Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
European signal cannon from the late 18th-19th century. An antique piece made and used in Europe, circa 1800.
Brass
$2,062Sale Price|25% Off
US NAVAL 1950 Desk Presentation Navy Deck Signal Cannon In Solid Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A presentation Navy Deck Signal Cannon In Bronze. This is a scale model of an US-Naval deck cannon.
Bronze, Steel
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. The carriage has been repainted in the past.
Bronze, Iron
A Small French Bronze Signal Cannon Inscribed Le Tonnant, 18Th - 19Th Century
Located in London, GB
Featuring a tapered design with multiple reinforced rings including astragals and fillets. It terminates in a rounded cascabel at the breech and a flared muzzle. The upper surface of...
Bronze
Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon on Cast Iron Carriage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered English Victorian brass ornamental signal cannon on cast iron carriage; with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; fine...
Pair of Antique Winchester Cannons
By Winchester Furniture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique Winchester signalling cannons, manufactured by the Winchester of the USA.
Iron
Rare Pair of Mid 20th Century Heavy Cast Iron Garden Cannons
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of mid 20th Century garden heavy cast iron barrelled signal cannons mounted on two wheeled carriage bases.
Iron
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 fittings.
Bronze
Antique Decorative Cast Iron Cannon Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique decorative cast iron signal cannon mounted on a two-wheeled carriage, and dating from Circa 1920.
Iron
Elegant Half Model of the Steam Yacht Corsair
Located in Norwell, MA
Other details include steam funnel, stubbed masts, wheel, binnacle, signal cannon, winch, deck plates, bitts, telegraph, steam whistle, etc.
Wood
SAILING YATCH Magnificent Scale Model Ship In Fine Wood Oversized With Stand
Located in Miami, FL
Recently we acquired a collection of these kind of model ships and signal cannons. Please take a look in our other listings and feel free to made us any question and ask for any extr...
Brass, Bronze
GALLEON SHIP 1960 Vintage Oversized Scale-Model Of Historical ship In Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Recently we acquired a collection of these kind of model ships and signal cannons. Please take a look in our other listings and feel free to made us any question and ask for any extr...
Bronze
USS CONSTITUTION Warship American Historical Scale Model Warship In Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Recently we acquired a collection of this kind of model ships and signal cannons. Please take a look in our other listings and feel free to made us any question and ask for any extra...
Linen, Wood, Paint
BALTIMORE CLIPPER 19th Century American Magnificent Model Scale Ship In Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Recently we acquired a collection of this kind of model ships and signal cannons. Please take a look in our other listings and feel free to made us any question and ask for any extra...
Bronze
Large Antique English Trench Art Table Cannon
Located in Forney, TX
Antique English Trench Art mixed metal miniature howitzer - signal style table cannon. Hand-crafted, assembled in the early 20th century, fashioned in part from spent shell casings, ...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 17 in D 8 in
In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon
By Barney's Cannons, Inc.
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a great looking bronze barreled signal cannon that follows the design of the Mountain Howitzers that were used in the Civil War.
Unavailable
H 14.5 in W 14 in D 41 in
Early 20th Century C.C. Galbraith & Son Brass Line Throwing and Signal Cannon
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Galbraith & Sons brass line throwing and signal cannon. Dimensions: 41" D x 14" W x 14.5" H.
Brass
Unavailable
H 3.43 in W 2.37 in D 0.28 in
Victorian Silver "Castle-Top" Card Case Brighton Chain Pier Nathaniel Mills 1849
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
The entrance kiosks and signal cannon of the pier are still intact, and are now used as small shops on the Palace Pier.
Silver
Rare Bronze Indian Firecracker Cannon of Tiger Form, 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Sailors also used such cannons for signal flares.
Bronze
Extremely Rare Yachtsman's Signal Cannon
Located in Norwell, MA
NEW YORK U.S.A PATENT PENDING. This signal cannon is a holy grail of yachting cannons.
Brass
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 letter V on it.
Large Cast Iron Signal Cannon
Located in Cheshire, GB
Cast iron signal cannon having 15.5 inch barrel on later oak carriage with working wheels.
Iron
American Metal Signal Cannon with Carriage
Located in Queens, NY
American metal Signal cannon with carriage.
Metal
Very Large Brass Signal Cannon
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass signal cannon having 14-inch barrel on an oak carriage with working wheels.
Brass
Danish Mid-19th Century Signal Cannon
Located in Kastrup, DK
Signal cannon with a brass barrel set into an oak wood carriage.
Bronze
Pair of cast brass signal cannons.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Continental cast brass signal cannons bearing the date 1670, mounted on decorative oak carriages.
Brass
Turkish Model of a Signal Cannon
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well crafted Turkish model of a signal cannon, the turned steel barrel mounted on a wooden carriage complete with plunger.
Steel
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.
Bronze
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 wheels.
Bronze
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.
Brass Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass desktop model of a signal cannon having 7.5 Inches barrel on oak carriage.
Brass
Vintage Brass & Steel Signal Cannon, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative brass and steel signal cannon, the 26 cm long brass barrel is mounted on a steel two-wheel carriage and date from the mid 20th Century.
Brass, Steel
Early 19th Century Ship Signaling Cannon
Located in Wiscasset, ME
This is a beautiful early signaling cannon. These cannons were used either on land or on board to send a variety of messages.
Vintage Pair Brass & Steel Signal Cannons, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative pair of brass and steel signal cannons, the 26 cm long brass barrels are mounted on steel two-wheel carriages and date from the mid 20th Century.
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century Pair Decorative Cast Iron Signaling Cannons
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century pair of decorative cast iron signaling cannons. Sitting on Cast trucks with embossed decoration having spoked cast wheels.
Iron
Pair of Brass Ornamental Signal Cannons on Cast Iron Carriages
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Chinese brass ornamental signal cannons on cast iron carriages. Each with solid brass 15 inch tilting barrel resting on a scrolled dragon frame above working wheels.
Brass
19th Century Cast Iron Signal Cannon on Wooden Carriage
Located in Milford, NH
A good example of a cast iron signal cannon on wooden carriage with cast iron wheels, probably dating to the 19th century, in very good overall condition, with some light rust in sp...
Iron
Antique Pair of Brass and Steel Signal Cannons, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative pair of brass and steel signal cannons, the 26 cm long brass barrels are mounted on steel two-wheel carriages and date from the late 19th century.
Brass, Steel
Fine Cheroot Brass Signal Cannon Gadget Cane with Rosewood Shaft
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE CHEROOT BRASS SIGNAL CANNON CANE WITH ROSEWOOD SHAFT 20th century 36 1/4" H x 5 1/2" W (handle) A rosewood walking stick fitted with a working brass signal cannon handle, th...
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
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 were given to the Yacht Master at Selcombe Yacht Club, and used to start many of the...
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 9.26 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Small starter cannons, often referred to as signal cannons or saluting cannons, were primarily used for ceremonial and signalling purposes.
Bronze
Sold
H 6.7 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
These pieces make for fantastic conversation starters, suitable for any interior, whether modern or traditional. Small starter cannons, often referred to as signal cannons or saluti...
Bronze
Sold
H 10 in W 16 in D 8.63 in
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; unmarked Item # C104014 A fine and rather large George III cast bronze signal ca...
Brass
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
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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.
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Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
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