Two of the oldest and most interesting cannons now included in 100 million francs collection in Paris, the largest in the world. Upper: The finest cannon ever cast by France called: "The Snake". It is covered with magnificently sculptured figures of a man and woman embracing. Lower: Oldest cannon in the world cast in France in 1404.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Two of the oldest and most interesting cannons now included in 100 million francs collection in Paris, the largest in the world. Upper: The finest cannon ever cast by France called: "The Snake". It is covered with magnificently sculptured figures of a man and woman embracing. Lower: Oldest cannon in the world cast in France in 1404.

[ca. January 1932]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Guns...Artillery

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