RARE UNMARKED NAVAL HAND CANNON OF THE TYPE USED OFF

Type is of the kind used off the Barbary Coast during the Age of Sail. Measures approximately 9 - 5/8" from raised muzzle to cascabel. 2 stage body with octagonal breech decorated with simple dot decoration at rear and lined decoration for each section. Dropped ridge at girdle, with another lined border. Raised cannon muzzle. CONDITION: Metal is a smooth chocolate patina throughout with areas of oxidation. A light shines through touchhole well.