Hi Jim et al,
I have access to one of such cannons, a spanish model, as this one seems to be.
This one doesn't look like it, the details of it's workbeing more crude, even though it is still eye-pleasing.
I saw many similar cannons in Spain in the 70s being sold to tourists, usually with their "curena" included (mount). The latter, being wooden, usually do not survive.
Best
M
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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
It appears that small cannons of this minute size were sometimes used as artillery training devices for noble children, according to an entry in the Paul Ambrose antiques website (Connecticut). I found several small 'model' cannon like this which were Dutch, and this resembles a Dutch cannon style of 17th century. Small cannon of this size were known in arms cabinets of Louis XIV.
All best regards,
Jim
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