Pair of Armstrong-Frederick Pattern, "Half-Pounder" Bronze Cannon
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Pair of Armstrong-Frederick Pattern, "Half-Pounder" Bronze Cannon
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:1750-1775
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- Seller Location:Sutton Coldfield, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 62921stDibs: LU122322541772
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