A "Spanish" Decorator Cannon

[cannonmn]

Take a look at this upcoming auction-I have seen a few of this exact model, usually advertised as "original" and supposedly dug up near St. Augustine.  Well maybe they were dug up in a N. FL flea market, but certainly not excavated.  Take a look so you aren' t fooled.  The too-long trunnions are often a give-away.  Any time you aren't sure about a cannon, just send me photos, I advise individuals and some auction houses on this stuff quite often.
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectId=5649362

[shred]

Clever---

A SPANISH BRONZE CANNON BARREL DATED 1702
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Cast with the Arms of Castile and with shells and rope and the date 1702

[JeffG]

Funny how when an unsuspecting buyer gets scammed by a fake, they never have a problem trying to sell it to ANOTHER unsuspecting buyer to recoup their money.