A Danish bronze one pounder swivel gun pattern 1781 c 92 cm in total length incl. its “monkey tail” without visible markings. The cannon is most probably cast by J. C. Gamst around 1808. It was used on the naval gunboats and around 1850 sold to the merchant marine as a signal cannon.
On the barrel near the touch hole is mounted a small iron screw eye and a hole for the same is by the muzzle.
Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
Varia, furniture and carpets, 10 June 2020