RARE 18th CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE 6-POUNDER HOWITZER.

This most unusual 18th century bronze Howitzer, almost certainly intended for naval swivel mounting, exhibits 4″ knobbed tiller in place of cascabel. Tiller appears integrally secured when bbl was cast. Howitzer has barely discernible French markings and its history is unfortunately unknown other than it was obtained in New England Estate, still a beautiful & rare example. PROVENANCE: Hyland-Granby; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Bbl 27″ overall with 21-1/2 bbl length; trunnion to trunnion distance about 12″; bore about 3.75″. Bbl very good overall with bronze patina with some erosion noted on breech as can be seen in photos. Tiller has iron patina and pitting. 4-54219 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2090

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2090	$10,350.00	RARE 18th CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE 6-POUNDER HOWITZER. This most unusual 18th century bronze Howitzer, almost certainly intended for naval swivel mounting, exhibits 4″ knobbed tiller in place of cascabel. Tiller appears integrally secured when bbl was cast. Howitzer has barely discernible French markings and its history is unfortunately unknown other than it was obtained in New England Estate, still a beautiful & rare example. PROVENANCE: Hyland-Granby; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Bbl 27″ overall with 21-1/2 bbl length; trunnion to trunnion distance about 12″; bore about 3.75″. Bbl very good overall with bronze patina with some erosion noted on breech as can be seen in photos. Tiller has iron patina and pitting. 4-54219 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2090 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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RARE 18th CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE 6-POUNDER HOWITZER.