BEAUTIFUL FRENCH 1786 1-POUND BRONZE CANNON ON CARRIAGE.

This tube has one of the best, slick dark green patinas that you can find on antique bronze. Other than minor blemishes expected in over 200 years; it is quite stunning. It’s mounted on a very old step naval carriage with wrought iron hardware and four wooden wheels. This model cannon was quite popular in the late 18th and early-19th century for naval warfare and this is among the nicest condition specimens you will find. PROVENANCE: Jack Malloy Collection; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon measures 39″ overall with 34″ bbl length, 2″ bore and 9″ trunnion to trunnion distance. Breech has an integral 4″ x 1-1/4″ iron vent area which has wrought iron patina with pitting much like iron mountings on carriage. Orig 1785 dated French archives drawing of this model show this iron vent area which is a rare & early feature. Naval style step carriage has several cracks through wood but is fairly sound, complete with four wooden wheels that are also fairly sound, though with cracks and one rear wheel is about to separate, still a very nice display on carriage. 4-54227 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2092

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
	2092	$6,325.00	BEAUTIFUL FRENCH 1786 1-POUND BRONZE CANNON ON CARRIAGE. This tube has one of the best, slick dark green patinas that you can find on antique bronze. Other than minor blemishes expected in over 200 years; it is quite stunning. It’s mounted on a very old step naval carriage with wrought iron hardware and four wooden wheels. This model cannon was quite popular in the late 18th and early-19th century for naval warfare and this is among the nicest condition specimens you will find. PROVENANCE: Jack Malloy Collection; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon measures 39″ overall with 34″ bbl length, 2″ bore and 9″ trunnion to trunnion distance. Breech has an integral 4″ x 1-1/4″ iron vent area which has wrought iron patina with pitting much like iron mountings on carriage. Orig 1785 dated French archives drawing of this model show this iron vent area which is a rare & early feature. Naval style step carriage has several cracks through wood but is fairly sound, complete with four wooden wheels that are also fairly sound, though with cracks and one rear wheel is about to separate, still a very nice display on carriage. 4-54227 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2092 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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BEAUTIFUL FRENCH 1786 1-POUND BRONZE CANNON ON CARRIAGE.