Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
This finely detailed model canon is cast in solid bronze. The long tapered barrel is decorated with raised stepped rings and shallow knurled cut bands.
The bed of the canon has a substantial cross-frame axil which has two large and well detailed spoked wheels for transportation. This marvellous miniature bronze canon is mounted with two bolts onto a well figured cut and polished russet and cream oval marble base which displays this desirable piece to its full advantage.
French, circa 1860 in good condition with an aged and patinated bright finish.
Height 13.5 cm x Width 28 cm x Depth 15 cm including the marble base
£675
Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.
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