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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. These photos are copyright (c) 2014 by Dana K. Williams. All Rights Are Reserved. Last edited by dana_w; 8th September 2014 at 10:41 PM. |
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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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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 Last edited by Matchlock; 9th September 2014 at 03:11 AM. |
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