Lot Essay
Cannons such as this were used both as coastal defences and on board ships.
Details
An exhibition standard early 20th-Century model of a Schneider rapid fire French naval gun station of circa 1900 in a diorama format with French sailors manning the gun station,
with opening breech and working traversing and elevation mechanisms, composite figures at station, preparing to fire, the gun finished in brass and brushed steel, the crew in early 20th-Century blue French naval uniforms.
with opening breech and working traversing and elevation mechanisms, composite figures at station, preparing to fire, the gun finished in brass and brushed steel, the crew in early 20th-Century blue French naval uniforms.
Provenance
Sold at Doyle's Auction house, New York 1985
The Collection of E. Rose, New York 1985-97
The Collection of E. Rose, New York 1985-97