GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
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. M-1786 cannon were quite popular in the late 18th and early-19th century for naval warfare and this is among the nicest condition specimens you will find. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Jack Malloy Collection; Ex-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. 51206-1 JS (6,000-8,000)