BEAUTIFUL, PROFESSIONALLY MADE, SALUTING CANNON signed by the maker around the breech ring "PARKER FIELD & SONS 233 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON". Classic naval barrel with all the details including muzzle moulding and astragal, first and second reinforcement rings, vent fold and touch hole, etc. Heavy, all bronze, construction including the carriage and four wheels. Weighs just a bit under 5 lbs. Condition excellent noting a few very minor bruises in the cascable/breech area. Everything with desirable deep bronze patina(much darker than our photo). Barrel length 10 3/4". Maximum diameter 2". The firm Parker, Fields & Sons were at the 233 High Holborn address from 1841-1876.
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Kennebunkport, Maine 04046
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