The mortar in question is shown below.
This mortar bears the three lilies of the house of Volois including a papal globus cruciger. On top of the barrel is also lifting handle in the shape of a salamander. This figure is identical to salamanders of Francis I. The back has the same rolled ridge, the head has a long snout and a high forehead.
The powder chamber is 5 by 9cm (176 cubic cm) with a 27 by 14,8cm bore. The outside measures 40cm long.
The base measures 60 by 40 cm and is of oak dovetailed and iron reinforced construction. The carriage was originally painted bright blue and white/yellow. On a few places this is still visible, V striped of interchanging blue and white.
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