Ancient Petararos in Mr Moore's Cellar at Peele in the Isle of Man
Date made: 1774
Artist: Griffith, Moses
Description: Drawing of three Ancient Petararos. A note on the drawing states: 'Ancient Petararos in Mr Moores Cellar at Peel in the Isle of Man'.
"In the cellar of a wine merchant in the town of Peele, there were, anno 1774, several very ancient guns, their bore measuring a foot in diameter. They were formed by a number of bars laid close together, and hooped with thick iron rings. Several of them had no breech, and seemed to be of the peteraro kind, loading from behind with a chamber." (Francis Grose, The Antiquities of England and Wales, M 02523)
Moses Griffith (1749-1819) was a Welsh draughtsman, engraver and water colourist. In 1769 he entered the service of Thomas Pennant of Downing, Flintshire (antiquary and natural historian). Griffiths provided illustrations to most of Pennant's books. In 1774 Griffith made a tour of the Isle of Man with Thomas Pennant and Captain Francis Grose (antiquary and topographical draughtsman).
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Measurements: 18.5 cm x 23 cm
Materials: Paper : pen & ink
Object name: drawing
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1954-5689