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A miniature brass cannon in a presentation case
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Description
A miniature brass cannon in a presentation case, the 5-stage cannon and carriage in a rectangular, glazed presentation case, raised upon tiers of reeded, fluted and cross-banded woods including ebony, kingwood, tulipwood, boxwood, mahogany and rosewood. English, c1910.
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More Information
Origin: England Period: 1900-1919 Materials: Brass & wood Condition: Good. Good Creation Date: c 1910 Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: mntklutbhuhy Incollect Reference #: 411069 -
Dimensions
W. 12 in; H. 9.5 in; D. 6.75 in; W. 30.48 cm; H. 24.13 cm; D. 17.15 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art