ELEGANT SPANISH 1803 8-POUND BRONZE FIELD GUN.

SN 5986. French Cannon started major reform in 1756 with guidance by Gen. John Baptists Vaquette de Gribeauval. Gribeauval’s contribution came from his study of the Prussian system where all cannon were to be mounted on a carriage of a new design with elevation screw and iron axles making the French a more modern artillery and superior. This fact was seen quickly by the Spanish who introduced greater quantity of bronze field cannon of the Gribeauval type. These Spanish tubes were produced at Royal Arsenals in the new world, Barcelona, and Seville where this tube was made. This tube has a spectacular Coat of Arms of King Carlos IV (who reigned 1788-1808). PROVENANCE: Private Collection Morristown, NJ. Val Forgett, Jr. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall with bronze patina with old cleaning. Markings are excellent including the massive 18” Cipher of King Carlos VI. Basering is clearly marked “NO.5986 SEVILLA 31 DE MAIO. DE. 1803”. Cannon is named on chase at rear of muzzle “EL CANGREJO” (which translates “THE CRAB”). Right muzzle marked “P.1365”. Left trunnion marked “COBRE/DE/RIOTINTO”. This beautiful elegant cannon is about 73”, 78” overall including cascabel. Trunnion to trunnion is about 18”. 2” copper bushing in vent has pleasing red/copper patina in stark contrast to the overall bronze patina. This 1,365 pound tube has a bore of about 4-1/4”. Solid steel display stand included. 4-54242 JS318 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 1406

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1406	$63,250.00	ELEGANT SPANISH 1803 8-POUND BRONZE FIELD GUN. SN 5986. French Cannon started major reform in 1756 with guidance by Gen. John Baptists Vaquette de Gribeauval. Gribeauval’s contribution came from his study of the Prussian system where all cannon were to be mounted on a carriage of a new design with elevation screw and iron axles making the French a more modern artillery and superior. This fact was seen quickly by the Spanish who introduced greater quantity of bronze field cannon of the Gribeauval type. These Spanish tubes were produced at Royal Arsenals in the new world, Barcelona, and Seville where this tube was made. This tube has a spectacular Coat of Arms of King Carlos IV (who reigned 1788-1808). PROVENANCE: Private Collection Morristown, NJ. Val Forgett, Jr. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall with bronze patina with old cleaning. Markings are excellent including the massive 18” Cipher of King Carlos VI. Basering is clearly marked “NO.5986 SEVILLA 31 DE MAIO. DE. 1803”. Cannon is named on chase at rear of muzzle “EL CANGREJO” (which translates “THE CRAB”). Right muzzle marked “P.1365”. Left trunnion marked “COBRE/DE/RIOTINTO”. This beautiful elegant cannon is about 73”, 78” overall including cascabel. Trunnion to trunnion is about 18”. 2” copper bushing in vent has pleasing red/copper patina in stark contrast to the overall bronze patina. This 1,365 pound tube has a bore of about 4-1/4”. Solid steel display stand included. 4-54242 JS318 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 1406 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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ELEGANT SPANISH 1803 8-POUND BRONZE FIELD GUN.