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Cane gun

Manufacturer
Trademark
MarkingsCanon : Poinçons Birmingham, (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}); poignée : DAY'S PATENT, P HUBBARD 126 NEWGATE.
Date About 1830
Medium / Technique Metal: iron, steel, brass; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 2.5 cm (1 in.) Barrel: 71.2 cm (28 1/16 in.) Width: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.) Length: 91.5 cm (36 in.) Weight: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb.)
Origin Birmingham , England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.189 ab
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

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