Ordnance model; Gun model

Scale: Unknown. Model of a gun, which has been cast and turned in brass with gilt applied. The barrel forward of the trunnions has a telescopic appearance, which suggests a date circa mid 19th century. It is complete with a touch hole and a small brass tompion. The wooden carriage is built of dark hard wood, and is complete with four turned wooden wheels.

Object Details

ID: SLR2922
Collection: Ship models
Type: Ordnance model; Gun model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1800-1900; 19th Century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 242 mm x 230 mm x 190 mm