A model cannon with a caisson,circa 1810. Bone with copper fittings,made in very fine detail. All wheels move. The cannon has a swinging brass barrel and a removable chest for gunner's tools. The caisson has a moveable drawbar and top. Minor damage. Lengths ca. 11 and 24 cm. Typical work by French sailors who were imprisoned by the British Admiralty on hulks anchored in the Thames. historic,historical,19th century,cannon,cannons,artillery,firearm,fire arm,firearms,fire arms,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,military,militaria,object,ob,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
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