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Mid-Victorian Model of a Field Cannon
About the Item
A mid-Victorian model of a field cannon, the bronze barrel set on an oak carriage with large iron-bound wheels, with traces of the original black, red and white paint. English, circa 1875.
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Diameter: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1875
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973019133272
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