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LOT 2051
Georgian Bronze Toy Cannon Mould
LATE 17TH-EARLY 18TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 in. (143 grams, 10.9 cm).
An extremely rare mould half for producing toy cannons, D-section with a concave centre to receive the molten metal, side channels for trunnions and deep grooves to the main body for decoration; a long projecting 'handle' to base.
Provenance
Found Aughton, West Lancashire, UK, in 2015.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LVPL-3C5611.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Footnotes
Published by PAS as '1 of the top 50' finds in the North West a couple of years ago. According to PAS this is a 'find of note' and has been designated regional importance.
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