A few examples of appraisal values for
SIGNAL CANNON

• SMALL NAVAL-STYLE SIGNAL CANNON ,C.
  SMALL NAVAL-STYLE SIGNAL CANNON ,C. 19th century.80 bore, unmarked gold-painted iron tube, and a wooden naval-style carriage with functional wheels.
• IRON SIGNAL CANNON United States,C.
  IRON SIGNAL CANNON United States,C. 19th centuryCast iron tube with a .73-inch bore, with a Spanish brown-painted wooden carriage. Note: This cannon to Dennis James Murphy Jr., Director of Natural Resources for Rhode Island at Fort Adams.
• BRASS SIGNAL CANNON WITH CAST IRON DRAGON
  BRASS SIGNAL CANNON WITH CAST IRON DRAGON FORM SIDES9 x 18 x 7 1/2 in. Condition Wear, some oxidation and encrustations. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• PAIR OF FRENCH METAL-MOUNTED PAINTED
  PAIR OF FRENCH METAL-MOUNTED PAINTED WOOD MODELS OF SIGNAL CANNONS, MARKED MARS AND HECTORThe cannon models fitted with a coat-of-arms with three fleur de lis surmounted by a crown, and a military figural group, mounted on carriages and lacking wheels. 8 x 6 ft. 2 in. x 12 in. Condition Lacking some metal braces, age splits, minor losses and wear to the painted surface. Hinges off of covered box, one cannon lacking a box. Weathered condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• TWO GLASCOTT BRASS SIGNAL CANNONSEngraved
  TWO GLASCOTT BRASS SIGNAL CANNONSEngraved 'Glascott Maker, London'. 15 x 20 x 9 in. Condition Wear, some losses and nicks. Nice aged patina.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• GROUPING OF VINTAGE TIN & CAST IRON
  GROUPING OF VINTAGE TIN & CAST IRON TOYS, 10 TOTAL1st item: Marx two-wheeled spring loaded tin cannon, Marx logo on back panel. 21 1/2" L x 6" W. 2nd item: Cast iron signal cannon on tin frame with iron wheels. 14" L x 5 1/4" W. 3rd item: Wheeled green tin ship with wooden smoke stacks and gun turrets, "New York" printed on sides. 17" L x 4 1/2" W x 10 3/4" H at tallest point. 4th item: "Rich's Little Milk Man 1922" with wooden horse and tin/wood wagon. Size 20 1/2" L x 4 1/2" D x 9 1/2" H. 5th & 6th items: 1940's Paper Mache Cat with glass eyes, 7" L x 7" H. Tin litho Marx cat with rolling wooden ball. 8 3/4" L x 4 1/2" H. 7th - 10th items: Variety of toys including tin dog with shoe, 3 1/2" L; plastic bird in boot 3 1/4" L and two paper candy container rabbits with removable heads, 5 1/2" L . All items 1st half 20th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: 1st item: Overall good condition with scattered wear to paint, minor rust, bent top shield, wheels tilt inward. 2nd item: Good condition with paint marks underneath. Frame and wheels show scattered wear and rust. 3rd item: Good condition with wear to paint. Some rusting. Missing 4 gun turrets. 4th item: Good condition overall, with surface grime. Wagon top has 1" chip. Yoke has replacement dowel and is detached from wagon. 5th & 6th items: Paper Mache cat ears/feet damaged, crackling and pen/pencil marks on surface. Marx cat tail no longer pulls down, overall good condition. 7th-10th items: Bird in boot has some cracked/missing plastic. Other items are in very good condition overall.
• IRON SIGNAL CANNONOld iron signal cannon
  IRON SIGNAL CANNONOld iron signal cannon on wood base, 60 caliber. 14 in long x 8 x 8.5 inches.
• ANTIQUE WORKING MODEL OF U.S. NAVY DECK
  ANTIQUE WORKING MODEL OF U.S. NAVY DECK SIGNAL CANNONAntique Working Model of U.S. Navy Deck Signal Cannon, circa 1898, brass and steel with breechloading mechanism, spring-loaded firing pull knob, mounted to round cast iron pintle with conical base, screw adjustable elevation, produced by the U.S. Naval Arsenal for the training of sailors during the Spanish-American War. Height 8 in. Length 21 in. Width 7 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• BRONZE THUNDER MUG, SIGNAL CANNONpossibly
  BRONZE THUNDER MUG, SIGNAL CANNONpossibly Spanish, 17th century, with handle and fuse hole, used on naval vessels for making noise reports upon entering a port, bore 6/8 in. across, 5-1/4 in. Provenance: Collection of William Joseph Roache, Rutherfordton, North Carolina; by descent in family Condition: scratches, dents, and verdigris, surface accretion
• J J WOLFE FOUNDRY BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON
  J J WOLFE FOUNDRY BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON STEEL 1840cannons such as this were used to signal other ships to pass orders and information, to salute other vessels in passing, to sound a mutiny, and in time of fog, as a distance off signal. Presented is a beautiful bronze cannon made by the J.J Wolfe Foundry of Southampton, England, in 1840, with their elaborate cartouche. J.J Wolfe has a well known history as a cannon foundry in mid 19th century England. diameter: height : 13 inches width: 33 inches
• J J WOLFE FOUNDRY BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON
  J J WOLFE FOUNDRY BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON STEEL 1840cannons such as this were used to signal other ships to pass orders and information, to salute other vessels in passing, to sound a mutiny, and in time of fog, as a distance off signal. Presented is a beautiful bronze cannon made by the J.J Wolfe Foundry of Southampton, England, in 1840, with their elaborate cartouche. J.J Wolfe has a well known history as a cannon foundry in mid 19th century England. Diameter: height: 13 inches width: 33 inches
• 18TH C. INDONESIAN BRONZE LANTAKA DRAGON
  18TH C. INDONESIAN BRONZE LANTAKA DRAGON HEAD MUZZLESoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A cast-bronze signal cannon or swivel gun known as a lantaka (also rentaka) meant to be mounted on or within merchant vessels and warships. The cannon has an angular back end in front of a tail which doubles as the handle, a line of scales along the back, and a stylized dragon head as the muzzle with flaming projections used as sights. A swivel pin hinges from 2 lateral trunnions, and a diamond-shaped fuse hole rests just behind a slender suspension ring. The name lantaka is derived from the Malay word 'lantak,' meaning "hammering down" or "ramming down" in reference to the muzzle-loading firing method. Size: 14.5" L x 1.9" W (36.8 cm x 4.8 cm); (bore): 0.4" W (1 cm) Provenance: private Friday Harbor, Washington, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #172533 Condition: Softening to some finer details, with light abrasions and nicks, minor pitting, and surface darkening in some areas, otherwise intact and very good. Swivel pin articulates smoothly on trunnions. Great patina throughout. Has not been tested for firing functionality.
• ANTIQUE BRONZE & CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON:
  ANTIQUE BRONZE & CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON: Early Signal cannon having a Bronze barrel, mounted on a black cast iron frame with cast iron wheels and a brass axle. Approx. 10.75'' h x 25'' l x 11.25'' w. CONDITION: Wear consistent with age and use.
• ANTIQUE BRONZE & CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON:
  ANTIQUE BRONZE & CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON: Early Signal cannon having a Bronze barrel, mounted on a black cast iron frame with cast iron wheels and a brass axle. Approx. 10.75'' h x 25'' l x 11.25'' w. CONDITION: Wear consistent with age and use.
• ENGLISH BLACK POWDER SIGNAL CANNON:
  ENGLISH BLACK POWDER SIGNAL CANNON: Bronze cannon resting on a wood frame with geometrically carved borders and Lion masques. Ammo box also rests upon the frame. Cannon & wheels are removable for easy storage. Approx. 6.5'' h x 18'' l x 9'' w. CONDITION: WARNING: Black powder firearms cannot be shipped to New Jersey, New York City, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, or Canada. For all other states, please review your state and local laws before bidding.
• CAST BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON 19th century
  CAST BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON 19th century or earlier; continental origin, entire piece of cast bronze, 18 1/2 in. W., 5 1/2 in. W.
• SIGNAL CANNON, 1976 NAVY COMMEMORATIVESignal
  SIGNAL CANNON, 1976 NAVY COMMEMORATIVESignal or salute cannon, measuring about 17-1/4" long overall, with a 7/8" diameter bore. Stamped on back, "Commemorative 12P Colonial Canon [sic], U.S. Navy, 1776-1976." A fully working cannon, with clean bore. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• VINTAGE SIGNAL CANNON MODEL WITH BRONZE
  VINTAGE SIGNAL CANNON MODEL WITH BRONZE BARREL FINELY EXECUTED SIGNAL CANNON MODEL WITH BRONZE BARREL HAVING FIRING CAP AND TRIGGER; TWO BRONZE TIP PUSH RODS MOUNTED TO UNDERCARRIAGE STEEL WHEEL; LATE 19TH/1ST QTR 20TH C.; 9.25"H X 19"W X 7.25"D; CONDITION: SEPARATION WITH METAL BANDAGES TO WOODEN FRAME
• PATINATED BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON ON CARRIAGEPatinated
  PATINATED BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON ON CARRIAGEPatinated bronze signal cannon, 19th c., on scrolled carriage with four wheels, apparently unmarked, 6"h, 16"w, 4"d, 8.9lbs
• FINE CASED MODEL OF J. PIERPONT MORGAN’S
  FINE CASED MODEL OF J. PIERPONT MORGAN’S YACHT "CORSAIR II" CONTEMPORARY TOTAL HEIGHT 58.25”. LENGTH 52”. WIDTH 15.25”.FINE CASED MODEL OF J. PIERPONT MORGAN'S YACHT "CORSAIR II", Contemporary, Hull built up and with black-painted topsides, green bottom and gold waterline. Deck is planked and fitted with jackstaff, anchor davits, anchors, anchor windlass, bollards, deck plates, skylights, cabin structures, search lights, deck railings, ship's wheel, binnacle, engine telegraphs, ladders, ventilators, funnel, signal cannons, five ship's boats on davits, docking wheel, flagstaff, propeller, and numerous other details. Displayed on two brass pedestals within a glass case with mahogany base and trim. Dimensions: Total height 58.25". Length 52". Width 15.25".
• STRONG FIRE ARMS SIGNAL CANNON EARLY
  STRONG FIRE ARMS SIGNAL CANNON EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH OF BARREL 14". TOTAL LENGTH 18.5".STRONG FIRE ARMS SIGNAL CANNON, Early 20th Century, 8-ga. barrel. Stamped with an eagle surrounded by "Manf'd by the Strong Fire Arms Co. New Haven, Conn. U.S.A.". Mounted on a wooden carriage with lignum vitae wheels and brass fittings. Includes a sailor-made ropework firing cord. Dimensions: Length of barrel 14". Total length 18.5".
• EARLY STRONG FIREARMS CO. BRASS SIGNAL
  EARLY STRONG FIREARMS CO. BRASS SIGNAL CANNON NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1900 BARREL LENGTH 16.125”. OVERALL LENGTH 21.5”. WIDTH APPROX. 11.5”.EARLY STRONG FIREARMS CO. BRASS SIGNAL CANNON, New Haven, Connecticut, Circa 1900, 10-ga. Rare pull-out breach block. On original wooden carriage with brass fittings and wooden wheels. Signed on barrel "The Strong Firearms Co New Haven Conn U.S.A.". Dimensions: Barrel length 16.125". Overall length 21.5". Width approx. 11.5".
• SIGNAL CANNON ON AN IRON TRUCK 19TH
  SIGNAL CANNON ON AN IRON TRUCK 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 7.75". TOTAL LENGTH 14". WIDTH 8".SIGNAL CANNON ON AN IRON TRUCK, 19th Century, Dimensions: Height 7.75". Total length 14". Width 8".
• NAVAL ELECTRIC CO. BRASS U.S. NAVY SIGNAL
  NAVAL ELECTRIC CO. BRASS U.S. NAVY SIGNAL CANNON WITH TRIPOD NEW YORK, CIRCA 1895 HEIGHT ON TRIPOD 27.5". CANNON LENGTH 39.75". TOTAL LENGTH ON TRIPOD 65".NAVAL ELECTRIC CO. BRASS U.S. NAVY SIGNAL CANNON WITH TRIPOD, New York, Circa 1895, Rare example built specifically as a signal cannon as it was made to fire blank shells. Deeply engraved near loading breech "U.S.N. OR 251 C 5.18". Brass barrel with raised band at trunnions and a sight mounted at the top. Rotating brass handle used to slide the breach into the block and lock it in place. Retains original trunnion caps, bots, and a brass and black-painted steel collapsible tripod. Cannon is fired by pulling a cord that activates a hammer to strike a firing pin that in turn strikes the back of the shell. Modified with a new 10-ga. shell reducer so that it can fire commercially available shells, making it far more usable. Dimensions: Height on tripod 27.5". Cannon length 39.75". Total length on tripod 65". Provenance: From the collection of Jack Warner. Jack Warner (d. 2017), a businessman and philanthropist, was renowned for assembling one of the greatest private collections of American art, which included hundreds of paintings, sculpture, furniture and decorative art representing masterpieces from the 18th Century through the early 20th Century, notably works by Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Albert Bierstadt, Asher B. Durand, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth. He was also an avid collector of nautical antiques and established the North River Yacht Club in 1978, where he displayed many of his fine marine antiques at the club house. In recognition of his collection, Warner was awarded the Frederic Edwin Church Award in 2010. Warner's collecting achievement was also recognized in 2011 by the naming of the newly-opened Jack and Susan Warner Hudson River Gallery in the Metropolitan Museum of American Art in New York. Warner's remarkable collection was displayed and operated by his foundation in the Westervelt-Warner Museum of American Art from 2002 until 2011, attracting thousands of visitors to Tuscaloosa, Alabama each year.
• CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON LATE 19TH CENTURY
  CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON LATE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 5”. TOTAL LENGTH 16”. BARREL LENGTH 9.5”.CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON, Late 19th Century, On wooden truck. Dimensions: Height 5". Total length 16". Barrel length 9.5".
• FINE PAIR OF BRASS YACHTING SIGNAL CANNONS
  FINE PAIR OF BRASS YACHTING SIGNAL CANNONS AMERICA, CIRCA 1870-1890 TOTAL HEIGHT 24". TOTAL LENGTH 37". WIDTH 17". LENGTH OF BARREL 31.5". BORE 1.75".FINE PAIR OF BRASS YACHTING SIGNAL CANNONS, America, Circa 1870-1890, A remarkably complete and very rare signed pair in excellent condition. Both signed "Gregory" on the right trunnion and "Cannon St NY" on the left. One cannon engraved "Walter Ray" forward of the touchhole and the other "George Upham", likely the names of the owners or club officials. Beautifully shaped barrels with touchholes near the back. Complete with breeching rope cascabel similar to Dahlgren type and other muzzle-loading U.S. Navy cannon of the Civil War and post-Civil War eras. Original mahogany naval carriages with original through-bolts, tie-down brackets, trunnion caps with locking hardware, threaded rod and wheel elevator mechanism, and lignum vitae wheels retaining their original brass axle caps, pins and washers. The maker intended these to be used onboard a sailing vessel, with the breeching rope fastened to the gunnels, passed through the carriage and the breeching rope provision on the cascabel, and then back to the vessel's side. Dimensions: Total height 24". Total length 37". Width 17". Length of barrel 31.5". Bore 1.75".
• BRASS SIGNAL CANNON 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT
  BRASS SIGNAL CANNON 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 7.25". LENGTH 15.5".BRASS SIGNAL CANNON, 20th Century, On a carved wooden truck. Marked on underside "Made by R. Berkeley George Mar. 1984". With striking mallet. Dimensions: Height 7.25". Length 15.5". Provenance: According to the consignor, this was purchased at the maker's estate sale in Newport, Rhode Island.
• BRONZE MINIATURE SIGNAL CANNON Antique
  BRONZE MINIATURE SIGNAL CANNON Antique Pocket-Size Cannon Barrel, muzzle load with breech touch hole, surface indicating years of use, 7 1/4" long.
• Bronze English signal cannon, 20th c.;
  Bronze English signal cannon, 20th c.; together with a smaller brass and metal cannon. 8"h x 18"l x 5.25"w / approx 20 lbs Condition: Dents, smaller cannon is bent.
• SILVERED METAL & WOOD SIGNAL CANNONpainted
  SILVERED METAL & WOOD SIGNAL CANNONpainted wood, silver plate, and metal; unsigned; Condition: missing mounting screw to underside; 13 inches wide; 8 inches deep; 6 inches high Condition:
• REPRODUCTION CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON,
  REPRODUCTION CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON, 1 INCH BORE,REPRODUCTION CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON, 1 inch bore, 18 1/2" smooth bore barrel, wood naval style carriage, brass wrapped wheels, unknown maker. overall length approximately 22 1/2".
• JUKAR BLACK POWDER SIGNAL CANNONJukar
  JUKAR BLACK POWDER SIGNAL CANNONJukar black powder signal cannon, with wood carriage, 14" barrel. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON, ON A WOOD CARRIAGECast
  CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON, ON A WOOD CARRIAGECast iron signal cannon, on a wood carriage, 10" barrel. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• R. H. BROWN & CO., BRASS BARREL SIGNAL
  R. H. BROWN & CO., BRASS BARREL SIGNAL CANNONR. H. Brown & Co., New Haven Ct. brass barrel signal cannon, patented 1890, on a mahogany carriage, 15" barrel. Condition: Barrel - 1 1/8" dia. (may be a 4-gauge). Very good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• FRENCH CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNONFrench
  FRENCH CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNONFrench cast iron signal cannon, embossed Danger - for blank cartridges only , 4 1/4" barrel. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Very good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• MACHINIST MADE STEEL SIGNAL CANNONMachinist
  MACHINIST MADE STEEL SIGNAL CANNONMachinist made steel signal cannon, with brass placard inscribed John M. Nevin compliments of P. O. Industrial School , 10 1/2" barrel. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Very good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.