3-INDIAN MINIATURE SIGNAL CANNONS

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by BANDOOK

These Signal Cannons were used by the Babi Rulers of Junagadh State Early 20th Century AD, Junagadh, Gujarat; India .
These miniature cannon is made from Bronze. It has its usual fire-lighting hole to fire ammunition. Such Miniature Cannons were a part of the Royal and elite homes in the State of Junagadh in 19th and 20th centuries. These still-working Tops were employed during various occasions like marriages, processions and Diwali festivals. During these occasions, the Cannons were fed with usual ammunition from front and were fired to salute a Royal Processions or mark the festivals to show ones high stature in the society. A miniature but powerful asset to possess!

Bandook, in Japan such small cannon like objects are said to be gun powder testers (kayaku-dameshi).

[BANDOOK]

Originally Posted by estcrh

Bandook, in Japan such small cannon like objects are said to be gun powder testers (kayaku-dameshi).

thanks estcrh very interesting indeed,cheers

[BANDOOK]

HI SOME ROUGH MEASUREMENTS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
SMALLEST ONE IS 6.1 INCHESX2.75 INCHES[WHERE THE 2 ARMS ARE]X1.5[CLOSER TO TOUCH HOLE]-WEIGHT IS 1 KG
MEDIUM ONE IS 9.3 INCHESX2.75X2 -WEIGHT IS 2 KGS
LARGEST ONE IS 9.75X3.3X1.8 - WEIGHT IS 2.5 KGS
REGARDS RAJESH

[fernando]

Nice examples, Rajesh,
I guess that, same as in the West, you had this type of devices serving a wide range of purposes; festivities, ship signals, powder testers, currency (especially when bronze) ... you name it.
Some times the purpose of each specimen is evident, other times is rather hard to distinguish them.

[BANDOOK]

THANKS FERNANDO,CHEERS