17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] A 19th Century iron swivel gun by Bailey, Pegg...
A 19th Century iron swivel gun by Bailey, Pegg & Co.
with three-stage tapering barrel, initialed on the trunnions B.P. & Co., mounted on iron swivel loosely set within a wooden base with handle and wheels (later, barrel plugged/de-activated)
the gun - 25in. (63.5cm.) long; overall - 14 x 34in. (36 x 86.5cm.)
Bailey, Pegg & Co. were founders in London between 1812-1966, initially at the Gunwharf, Wapping, then latterly at 81 Bankside, SE1. They specialized in supplying iron guns to arm merchant ships and also to the established trading posts in 'outlandish places'.
Literature: Kennard, A.N.: Gunfounding & Gunfounders, Arms and Armour Press, 1986, p.36.
with three-stage tapering barrel, initialed on the trunnions B.P. & Co., mounted on iron swivel loosely set within a wooden base with handle and wheels (later, barrel plugged/de-activated)
the gun - 25in. (63.5cm.) long; overall - 14 x 34in. (36 x 86.5cm.)
Bailey, Pegg & Co. were founders in London between 1812-1966, initially at the Gunwharf, Wapping, then latterly at 81 Bankside, SE1. They specialized in supplying iron guns to arm merchant ships and also to the established trading posts in 'outlandish places'.
Literature: Kennard, A.N.: Gunfounding & Gunfounders, Arms and Armour Press, 1986, p.36.
Sold for £1,736
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19th Century iron swivel gun by Bailey, Pegg & Co.
with three-stage tapering barrel, initialed on the trunnions B.P. & Co., mounted on iron swivel loosely set within a wooden base with handle and wheels (later, barrel plugged/de-activated)
the gun - 25in. (63.5cm.) long; overall - 14 x 34in. (36 x 86.5cm.)
Bailey, Pegg & Co. were founders in London between 1812-1966, initially at the Gunwharf, Wapping, then latterly at 81 Bankside, SE1. They specialized in supplying iron guns to arm merchant ships and also to the established trading posts in 'outlandish places'.
Literature: Kennard, A.N.: Gunfounding & Gunfounders, Arms and Armour Press, 1986, p.36.
with three-stage tapering barrel, initialed on the trunnions B.P. & Co., mounted on iron swivel loosely set within a wooden base with handle and wheels (later, barrel plugged/de-activated)
the gun - 25in. (63.5cm.) long; overall - 14 x 34in. (36 x 86.5cm.)
Bailey, Pegg & Co. were founders in London between 1812-1966, initially at the Gunwharf, Wapping, then latterly at 81 Bankside, SE1. They specialized in supplying iron guns to arm merchant ships and also to the established trading posts in 'outlandish places'.
Literature: Kennard, A.N.: Gunfounding & Gunfounders, Arms and Armour Press, 1986, p.36.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
