Spanish Cannon Model

[celtan]

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

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

[archer]

This is probably a model from 1971 and as suggested could readily have been fully mount until someone fired it! I saw one full size nearly identical in style in the gardens at Hurst castle in California, a few years back. Old time Salesmen
carried scaled down samples of their full size wares furniture etc. craftsmen made miniature weapons to show their skills, not to imply that is what this is. it is not.

A glimpse of a similar model appeared on a desk in a "Zorro" movie. I'll have to look further for the Spanish ship i mentioned earlier it seems it was found in a bayou or similar waters in the South. I also found a model cannon from the Atousha the Keys treasure ship. At any rate I'll try some of these leads.

My initial attraction to it was to mount it as Sundial cannon but the midnight sun is not great for high noon booms. Since this forum is located around the World and is so diverse i was hoping. Thanks, steve

I appreciate your incites and will followup Thank you, Steve