GREGORY MARINE SIGNAL CANNON

Fine Quality Brass Yachting Cannon on Mahogany Naval Carriage with lignum vitae wheels, marked "WM. GREGORY, 214 FRONT ST. NY." Circa 1880-1890. The wheels retain the original brass axle caps, pins and washers. The sides of the carriages retain the original through bolts and tie-down brackets, and mounted to the base of the carriage the original brass threaded rod and wheel elevator mechanism. 20 1/2" long overall, 10" tall, 10 1/2" wide. 7/8" bore. Fine condition, shrinkage cracks to wheels. PROVENANCE: Descended from Andrew L. Riker, 1868-1939 of Rikers Island, NY. Used at the Black Rock Yacht Club and The Pequot Yacht Club, Southport, CT.