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

19th century
Sold 7 June 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1147098
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1147098
Dealers Internal Ref
AD678
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

Archive II A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. View II
Archive III A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. View III
Archive IV A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. View IV
Archive V A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. View V
Archive VI A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. View VI
Archive VII A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. View VII
Archive VIII A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. View VIII
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Archive X A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels. View X
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A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels.
Rare French Antique (19thC) Iron & Bronze Gribeauval Field Gun Model
Ref: SA1147098
A small antique model of a field gun featuring a bronze barrel and cast iron spoked wheels.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialIron, Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpoked wheels, Raised barrel bands, Stepped carriage trail
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

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The Gribeauval system, developed in France during the late 18th century, revolutionised artillery by standardising cannon manufacturing, reducing barrel weight, and introducing interchangeable parts for greater battlefield mobility.

Authentic period models and full-scale ordnance typically utilised cast bronze or brass for the barrel due to its tensile strength and resistance to cracking under pressure, paired with cast iron or wood for the carriages and wheels.

Authentication involves examining casting techniques, surface patination, metal alloy composition, and proportion accuracy against documented historical ordnance blueprints from the corresponding era.

These decorative objects work well when displayed on bookshelves, executive desks, or mantelpieces within studies or libraries, often paired with leather-bound books and globes to add a scholarly, historic focal point.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry brush and avoiding chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners, which can strip away the natural historic patina and diminish the objects integrity.
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