French cannon 15th-16th Century, Rhodes

[willy]

Perth Australia?? That'll be a bit far away for me Chris but many thanks for the invitation. Enjoy your 'walkabout' looks like you're getting around at fair bit I know what you mean about the ancient stuff,fascinating,I'm quite lucky in that respect living in England,don't really have to travel too far to find things of interest,tend to take it for granted though, 'there's always tomorrow' which is wrong. I used to work on a road called 'Minories' which is literally within a brisk walk of the Tower, spent many a happy dinner hour in there,it was wonderful when it was quiet,unbelievably atmospheric. Have fun. Willy.

[ChrisPer]

Finally, from the colonnade around the yard of the Museum, a non-Rhodes French cannon of the period. From the plaque:

Cannon of Louis XII. Bronze, cast between 1498 and 1515.
Length 3.15m
Calibre 172mm
Weight 1870 kg
Projectile: ball of stone or iron.

This (fire-mouth) is completely characteristic of French Renaissance bronze cannon ; the reinforcement is completely smooth, while the volee is covered with fleur de lys. The reinforcement presents the porcupine, a symbol of Louis XII, and the initial of the founder, G, around the vent (located at the back of the gun, this is the place to set on fire the powder).

[ChrisPer]

Are people interested in these cannon enough to want other cannon posts?

[Shakethetrees]

Originally Posted by ChrisPer

Are people interested in these cannon enough to want other cannon posts?

Yes!

I've been to the Invalides several times over the years and some of the ones shown are like seeing old friends!

[fernando]

Originally Posted by ChrisPer

Are people interested in these cannon enough to want other cannon posts?

Old cannons is this forum middle name, Chris