L1508-001

Ordnance model; Gun model Long Caption: Scale: Unknown. A model of a cannon (about 1750), or an actual small cannon, cast in brass. The muzzle has an ornate reinforcing ring, and the bore appears to extend as far as the breech. Between the first and second reinforcing rings is a pair of dolphins in the shape of dolphin creatures and, just below them, is a pair of trunnions. There is a green patina around the vent opening indicating that the cannon has been used. The breech is has decorative rings, similar to the muzzle and terminates in a prominent cascabel. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: SLR2924 Artist: unknown Date: unknown Medium: brass Size: 68 mm x 388 mm x 90 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.