An impressive pair of North European bronze saluting cannons 
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19th century 68 cm. / 26,77 inch. each Both cannons have tapered barrels and cast decorations of leaves and flowers, and a pair of handles with a leaf motif; the carriages are fitted with iron fittings. Provenance: Private trust founded in aid of Private trust founded in aid of Wyenburg Castle, Echteld. Wyenburg Castle was built in 1178 by two brothers named ‘de Echtelte’. Almost a century later, the castle came into the de Wyhe family, who gave the castle its name. Later, the castle was owned by the Van Wassenaer and Van Balveren families. The castle as it stands now was built in the 16th century, although there are still sections of the castle which are medieval. In 1928, the castle was sold to Mr. B.F. Baron van Verschuer. In 1956, Baron van Verschuer gave the castle to the Gelderland Trust. A full restoration of the castle was realized between 1967 and 1973.
8500,- EUR
inkl. 19% USt./incl. 19% VAT
Sachgebiete: Antike, Art deco , Geschichte, Militaria
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