Charity auction of around one hundred lots of general items to raise money for local school play equipment

Charity auction of around one hundred lots of general items to raise money for local school play equipment

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Lot 77: Two Vintage Decorative Miniature Metal Cannons

This auction ended on 15 July 2026.

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £8

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: £3

This lot comprises two miniature decorative ornamental cannons of differing styles and materials. The first is a field-style cannon constructed from cast brass with a polished finish. It features a tiered, smooth-bore barrel mounted on a three-wheeled carriage, comprising two large spoked wheels at the front and a smaller single wheel at the rear of the trail. The second is an ornate white metal cannon, likely pewter or silver-plated base metal, featuring embossed foliate and scrollwork motifs on the barrel and carriage. The carriage is a two-wheeled design with a long, curved trail featuring a pierced terminal. The wheels are decorated with geometric patterns around the rims. No maker’s marks, hallmarks, or inscriptions were identified on either item.
Brass cannon length: 22 cm
White metal cannon length: 15 cm.