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Old 8th September 2014, 09:27 PM   #1
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Default Breech-Loading Swivel Gun / Cannon For Comment

I don't know a lot about breech-loading swivel guns / cannon. This one appears to be of the type that were made in (or for use in) the East Indies.

After photographing the cannon last week, I misplaced my measurements. But it seems to me that it was about 50 inches long. I will measure again when I visit the storage unit.

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Old 8th September 2014, 10:24 PM   #2
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A breech loading 'berço' in a lantaka dress.
Whether made in the West to trade in Asia or made in Asia with a Western touch.
Either an 'aged' non operational item for international trade or local home wealth, or (hardly) the real thing. These devices are a bit tricky to classify.
Experts needed.
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These devices are a bit tricky to classify.
Experts needed.
But Fernando, when it comes to something like this, YOU ARE my expert!
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But Fernando, when it comes to something like this, YOU ARE my expert!
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If i were your expert, my posts would be copyrighted
I always pay a lot of attention to what you say, even when I don't agree.
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Old 9th September 2014, 02:58 AM   #6
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Hi Dana W,


For stylistic as well as formal reasons, this breechloading bronze cannon barrel is closely datable to ca. 1530-1550; many of these are of Portuguese manufacture - now, does this give you some patriotic satisfaction, Nando?

The zigzag ornamentation cast in high relief and contoured by chiseling, is highly unusual for Asia, while characteristic of the Nuremberg Early Renaissance style.
If made in a Nuremberg foundry, it should be dated to ca. 1525-40.


Please note Nando's thread:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...+breechloading

and by the author:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...h+loading+1540



Best,
Michael

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