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ANTIQUE #SA1147098

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

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Sold by: Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

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.
 
 
Internal Reference: AD678
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1147098
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 10cm (3.9inches)
Width is 20cm (7.9inches)
Depth is 9.5cm (3.7inches)
Antique SA1147098 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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STATUS
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