U.S.S. Constitution Cannon Coffee Table Naval Cannon Replica Vtg 70s Collectible

U.S.S. Constitution Cannon Coffee Table Naval Cannon Replica Vtg 70s Collectible. This is a vintage, one-of-a-kind coffee table, purchased in the 1970s, perfect for gift-giving. The table is a handcrafted cannon replica of a U. S. S. Constitution naval cannon. The table portion is made of pine wood and is crafted to look like a cannon on wheels (wheels are carved out of wood and don't turn) with brass ring accents on 3 sides. It has a brass plate on top of it which states "U.S.S. Constitution Naval Cannon". It has a glass top, with heavy rope trim beneath the glass top. The cannon itself seems to be carved out of wood and painted black. Perfect for U.S.S. Constitution collections, naval cannon collectibles, War of 1812 collections, "Old Ironsides" collections, unique coffee table collections, or just because. NOTE: A FEW OF THE PHOTOS ARE STOCK PHOTOS TO SHOW VARIOUS ANGLES AND STYLE + 3 PHOTOS OF ORIGINAL CANNONS SHOW YOU THE REAL CANNONS THAT THE CANNON IN THE COFFEE TABLE WAS MODELED AFTER. THIS COFFEE TABLE IS BARGAINED PRICED BECAUSE THESE TYPES OF COFFEE TABLES ARE RARE, HARD TO FIND AND SELL FOR WELL OVER $3,000.00 AND HIGHER IF YOU EVEN FIND ONE. NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! Stored in a cool dry place. Comes from a smoke-free/pet-free home. Approx. measurements: 17-3/4" high X 21" deep X 41" long. About the U.S.S. Constitution: Three-masted, sailing wooden warship of the frigate class rated to carry 44 guns. One of the six frigates authorized in 1794 to form the new United States Navy. The USS Constitution, a 44-gun U.S. Navy frigate built to fight Barbary pirates off the coast of Tripoli, is launched in Boston Harbor. The vessel performed commendably during the Barbary conflicts, and in 1805 a peace treaty with Tripoli was signed on the Constitution‘s deck. During the War of 1812, the Constitution won its enduring nickname “Old Ironsides” after defeating the British warship Guerriére in a furious engagement off the coast of Nova Scotia. Witnesses claimed that the British shots merely bounced off the Constitution‘s sides, as if the ship were made of iron rather than wood. The success of the Constitution against the supposedly invincible Royal Navy provided a tremendous morale boost for the young American republic. In 1855, the Constitution retired from active military service, but the famous vessel continued to serve the United States, first as a training ship and later as a touring national landmark. Since 1934, it has been based at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. Over the years, Old Ironsides has enjoyed a number of restorations, the most recent of which was completed in 1997, allowing it to sail for the first time in 116 years. Today, the Constitution is one of the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat. RETURN POLICY--NO RETURNS ACCEPTED, please ask questions beforehand. Due to the size and weight of this item, please arrange to pick it up in person or by other method of your choice. YOU ARRANGE THE SHIPPER TO COME TO MY HOUSE AND WORK OUT THE SHIPPING PAYMENT DIRECTLY WITH THE SHIPPER OF YOUR CHOICE. It would be too cumbersome and expensive for me to ship via UPS or FedEx.