Showrooms

A rare pair of early 18th century Venetian Cannon

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A rare pair of early 18th century Venetian Cannon, cast in bronze, with the insignia of the Lion of St Mark on the barrels, mounted on later carriages. Venice, circa 1720

Length of Cannons: 41 in (103 cm)
Overall Length of Carriage: 71 in (180 cm)

Footnote: The Venetians organised the production of cannons primarily at Clanezzo, near Bergamo, taking their designs from the Ottoman Empire, who, at the time were the leaders in cannon manufacture.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1720
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	278047

Dimensions

H.	71 in;
H.	180.34 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

Sold