Rare French Antique (19thc) Iron & Bronze Gribeauval Field Gun Model

Name: Rare French Antique (19thc) Iron & Bronze Gribeauval Field Gun Model
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1147098
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Unusual French antique (19thC) model of a Gribeauval field gun model with cast iron body and bronze barrel. Ca 20cm long x 9.5cm wide x 10cm high, weight 800g.

Excellent original condition.

The Gribeauval system was an artillery system introduced by Lieutenant-General Jean Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval during the 18th century. This system revolutionized French cannons, with a new production system that allowed lighter, more uniform guns without sacrificing range. With the advent of the Gribeauval system the French enjoyed the best artillery in Europe.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

9.5cm (3.74")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1147098

Dealers Internal Reference

AD678

Description

Unusual French antique (19thC) model of a Gribeauval field gun model with cast iron body and bronze barrel. Ca 20cm long x 9.5cm wide x 10cm high, weight 800g.

Excellent original condition.

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The Gribeauval system was an artillery system introduced by Lieutenant-General Jean Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval during the 18th century.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

This system revolutionized French cannons, with a new production system that allowed lighter, more uniform guns without sacrificing range. With the advent of the Gribeauval system the French enjoyed the best artillery in Europe.