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America at 250

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A historic assortment of lots carefully curated to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, bringing together significant artifacts, documents, and objects that illuminate the people, events, and ideals that shaped the nation’s founding and early development.
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Lot 111

[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] Cast Bronze Signal Cannon / Powder Tester

Estimate: $250 - $500
Starting Bid
$100

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $5,000

Revolutionary War-Era signal hand cannon. Approx. 2 9/16 x 3 1/16 in.

 

This example consists of a short cylinder barrel with three raised bands and a small touch hole at its base. These devices, known as "thundermugs," were fired to convey naval signals or as a part of ceremonial salutes and celebrations. 

 

[American Revolutionary War, American Revolution] [Relics, Militaria] [Ordnance, Artillery, Ammunition, Arms & Armor, Guns]

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