A Pair of Charles H. Gilks Victorian Bronze Saluting Cannons, circa 1860. Marks: CHAS HY GILKS, Tower Hill London; (V-cr... (Total: 2 Items)

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A Pair of Charles H. Gilks Victorian Bronze Saluting Cannons, circa 1860
Marks: CHAS HY GILKS, Tower Hill London; (V-crown), (CP-crown)
10-1/4 h x 11-1/2 w x 18 d inches (26.0 x 29.2 x 45.7 cm)

The pair of signal cannons each modeled after Armstrong-Frederick Pattern naval cannons, molded muzzles with graduated ring pattern to barrels exhibiting attractive patina, wooden carriage frame below with elevating marks, with English view and black powder proof marks to one barrel, each maker marked to ring around butt of barrel.

Reference: Christie's Arms & Armour, November 8, 1995, lot 2.

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