Scratch-Built Miniature Brass Cannon on Wooden Carriage

A charming small-scale scratch-built cannon, well made and full of character. The barrel is turned brass, with neatly detailed banding and a cascabel at the breech end, mounted on a hand-made wooden carriage fitted with brass wheels.

The construction has the honest, careful look of a model maker's or hobbyist's piece rather than a manufactured toy — proportions are slightly irregular in the way handmade work often is, which only adds to its appeal. The brass has developed a good age and patina over time.

A lovely small object for a desk, shelf, or cabinet of curiosities.

Dimensions:

Length: 8.5cm

Height: 3.5cm

Width: 3.5cm

Condition:

Good, consistent with age and handmade construction. Light surface wear and tarnish to the brass.

Price: £25