A model cannon, German, 17th century. Bronze barrel with a smooth bore in 20 mm calibre. Side-mounted trunnions, surrounding decorative friezes of scrolls and vines. On the chamber a cartouche showing a helmeted coat of arms in relief, and the monogram "AD" above the vent. Breech and cascabel bear acanthus decoration. Original blue-painted wooden carriage (light worm damage). Finely forged iron mountings. Traces of age. The right axel is broken. Barrel length 49 cm. With carriage cm. historic, historical, 17th century, cannon, cannons, artil, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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