Cannon

Scale: Unknown. A model of a cannon (about 1750), or an actual small cannon, cast in brass. The muzzle has an ornate reinforcing ring, and the bore appears to extend as far as the breech. Between the first and second reinforcing rings are a pair of dolphins in the shape of dolphin creatures and, just below them, is a pair of trunnions.. There is a green patina around the vent opening indicating that the cannon has been used. The breech is has decorative rings, similar to the muzzle and terminates in a prominent cascabel.

Object Details

ID: SLR2924
Collection: Ship models
Type: Ordnance model; Gun model
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 68 x 388 x 90 mm