Edit Object 2381

<p>This heavy brass mortar, set on its wooden truck and iron wheels, is an artillery artifact that would have been capable of saving or taking lives.  Classified a life-saving line throwing device, the 80 kalibre barrel (3⅛ inch bore) would have made for a devastating close range cannon.  The rather unique shape of the barrel, with heavy reducing reinforces tapering down to the muzzle would have used and withstood a significant amount of black powder to hurl a lifeline to those in need.</p><p>

The cannon most likely saw a multiple purpose use, possibly as a signaling device and saluting cannon.  Cast by a premier artillery maker of Germania, H.G. Cordes of Wesermünde, circa 1860, one of the 19th Century's leading innovators of whaling guns and harpoons as well.  This bronze barrel measures 23½ inches in length with a 3⅛ inch bore centered in the 5⅜ inch muzzle diameter.  The trunnions are 3 inch diameter solid cast as well.  The carriage measures 29½ inches and was a pair of iron wheels to maneuver.  It also has its original wood barrel plug, with bronze loop.  A very rare and strikingly different looking cannon.</p>

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