Whilst at Houghton Hall I paid a visit to the gift shop. I had hoped to buy lots of toy soldier-related items, but for some reason that don’t stock any.
One thing they did stock was king rings that had small model cannons attached to them as fobs … so I bought a couple.
One thing they did stock was king rings that had small model cannons attached to them as fobs … so I bought a couple.
The key ring cannons photographed with an Essex 15mm figure for comparison purposes
A number of years ago I got several of these guns without the keyring at a "Dollar Store".
ReplyDeleteI haven't really used them because the short trail isn't right for the Eighteenth century that is my current focus. I have however used them in my Colonial gaming.
-- Jeff
Jeff,
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike!
I think that they are supposed to be 16th or 17th century cannons, but are suitably ornate – and slightly oversized – to be the sort of artillery a local potentate might have to overawe any rivals and to batter down fortifications. Rather immobile on the battlefield, but otherwise impressive to any enemy whose largest weapon is a musket.
Bob