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Miniature Bronze Cannon

Antique Marble and Bronze Noonday Cannon Sundial with Terracotta Pedestal
Antique Marble and Bronze Noonday Cannon Sundial with Terracotta Pedestal

Antique Marble and Bronze Noonday Cannon Sundial with Terracotta Pedestal

By Alexandre Louis Chevalier de Marolles de Lucé

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

miniature bronze cannon is set off at noon by the sun’s rays, which are magnified through a lens. This is

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sundials

Materials

Marble, Bronze

6 Miniature Cannons from the, 19th Century
6 Miniature Cannons from the, 19th Century

6 Miniature Cannons from the, 19th Century

$2,254 / set

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in

6 Miniature Cannons from the, 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely collection of small cannons from the end of the 19th century. All the canons have

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Antique Late 19th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Cannon Model
French Bronze Cannon Model

French Bronze Cannon Model

$3,200

H 5 in W 9 in D 4 in

French Bronze Cannon Model

Located in Queens, NY

French bronze World War I (19/20th Century) field cannon on rectangular white marble base

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Antique 1880s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Replica Model Of A Bronze Cannon
Replica Model Of A Bronze Cannon

Replica Model Of A Bronze Cannon

$500

H 5.25 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Replica Model Of A Bronze Cannon

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Replica Model of a Bronze Cannon. It depicts a graduated cylindrical shaped patinated

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron
NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron

NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron

$488Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.5 in W 7.52 in D 3.4 in

NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron

Located in Miami, FL

A miniature naval cannon from the 18th century. This is a beautiful and very handsome model of a

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Antique 18th Century American Spanish Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage Metal and Bronze Cannon Model
Vintage Metal and Bronze Cannon Model

Vintage Metal and Bronze Cannon Model

$200

H 3.75 in W 5 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Metal and Bronze Cannon Model

Located in San Diego, CA

A very well made vintage metal and bronze cannon model, circa 1970s. The piece is in good condition

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Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Bronze Cannon Model
Early 20th Century English Bronze Cannon Model

Early 20th Century English Bronze Cannon Model

$985

H 11.25 in W 13.5 in D 35 in

Early 20th Century English Bronze Cannon Model

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century bronze cannon model, English. A decorative piece in an iron & wood (elm

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model

$400

H 3.75 in W 11 in D 6.38 in

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model

Located in San Mateo, CA

This desk top signal cannon has a bronze barrel and iron carriage. This model will actually fire

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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage Wood and Bronze Cannon Model
Vintage Wood and Bronze Cannon Model

Vintage Wood and Bronze Cannon Model

$275

H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 8.5 in

Vintage Wood and Bronze Cannon Model

Located in San Diego, CA

A very well made vintage wood and bronze cannon model, circa 1970s. The piece is in good condition

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Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia
Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia

Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia

Located in New York, NY

Set of bronze artillery cannons with Italian royal insignia. Set of three vintage patinated bronze

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Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron
Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron

Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron

Located in San Mateo, CA

This large desk top cannon model will actually fire. The barrel is bronze and the carriage is iron

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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Bronze, Iron

Antique Bronze Cased Model Colubrina da Fortezza Cannon 19th Century
Antique Bronze Cased Model Colubrina da Fortezza Cannon 19th Century

Antique Bronze Cased Model Colubrina da Fortezza Cannon 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb decorative glass cased bronze model of the Colubrina da Fortezza cannon, late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Model Of A Field Cannon
18th Century Model Of A Field Cannon

18th Century Model Of A Field Cannon

$4,871

H 7.29 in W 9.06 in D 19.69 in

18th Century Model Of A Field Cannon

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 18th century model of a field cannon, the carraige with brass details and tools to the sides

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Antique 18th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920
Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920

Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

fittings and heavy cast bronze barrels. The attention to detail on these fine miniature cannons is superb

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Early 20th Century British Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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19th century bronze and steel cannon
19th century bronze and steel cannon

19th century bronze and steel cannon

Unavailable

H 8 in W 20 in D 8 in

19th century bronze and steel cannon

Located in Toronto, ON

A finely cast model of a cannon.

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Estate Solid Bronze Articulated Miniature Model Military Cannon
Estate Solid Bronze Articulated Miniature Model Military Cannon

Estate Solid Bronze Articulated Miniature Model Military Cannon

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate solid bronze articulated miniature model military cannon. Cannon can roll and tilt. Nice

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Mid-20th Century North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Estate Solid Bronze Top Miniature Model Military Cannon on a Wooden Carrier
Estate Solid Bronze Top Miniature Model Military Cannon on a Wooden Carrier

Estate Solid Bronze Top Miniature Model Military Cannon on a Wooden Carrier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate Solid Bronze Top Miniature Model Military Cannon on a Wooden Carrier. Cannon can roll an

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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Iron, Wood, and Bronze Model of the Saint Barbara Cannon

Iron, Wood, and Bronze Model of the Saint Barbara Cannon

Located in Dallas, TX

bronze cannon bore. We can see her famous three window tower, palm branch, all while she stands upon and

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Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Miniature Bronze Cannon on Cariage with Wood & Metal
Antique Miniature Bronze Cannon on Cariage with Wood & Metal

Antique Miniature Bronze Cannon on Cariage with Wood & Metal

Located in Miami, FL

Antique miniature bronze cannon on carriage with wood & metal Offered is an antique miniature

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Early 20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Estate Solid Bronze Articulated Miniature Model Military Cannon
Estate Solid Bronze Articulated Miniature Model Military Cannon

Estate Solid Bronze Articulated Miniature Model Military Cannon

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate solid bronze articulated miniature model military cannon. Cannon can roll, tilt and aim

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Mid-20th Century North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Small English Table Cannon in Bronze
Small English Table Cannon in Bronze

Small English Table Cannon in Bronze

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H 8.67 in W 18.12 in D 5.12 in

Small English Table Cannon in Bronze

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Small English table cannon in bronze Beautiful object in good condition Beautiful patina.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Cannon
Cannon

Cannon

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H 4 in W 11.5 in D 7 in

Cannon

Located in New Orleans, LA

English Bronze Cason Cannon Working model Circa 1900

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Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

English Bronze Signal Cannon on Carriage, Circa 1830
English Bronze Signal Cannon on Carriage, Circa 1830

English Bronze Signal Cannon on Carriage, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

English bronze signal cannon on original wood carriage with bronze wheels. Early 19th Century

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Antique 1830s British George IV Models and Miniatures

19th century French bronze model medieval style cannon, circa 1890
19th century French bronze model medieval style cannon, circa 1890

19th century French bronze model medieval style cannon, circa 1890

Located in Central England, GB

A superb 19th C French bronze model canon. This wonderfully detailed French solid cast bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

An antique bronze scale model of an 18th century cannon on a hardwood base c1920
An antique bronze scale model of an 18th century cannon on a hardwood base c1920

An antique bronze scale model of an 18th century cannon on a hardwood base c1920

Located in Central England, GB

This superb finely detailed model of an 18th century cannon is very well engineered. It has large

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Early 20th Century British Medieval Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Navy Signal Cannon 18th Century European Brass Barrel and Wood Carriage
Navy Signal Cannon 18th Century European Brass Barrel and Wood Carriage

Navy Signal Cannon 18th Century European Brass Barrel and Wood Carriage

Located in Miami, FL

European signal cannon from the 18th century. An antique piece made and used in Europe, circa

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Antique 18th Century English George III Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bronze US Submarine Nautical Deck Cannon Miniature Weapon
Bronze US Submarine Nautical Deck Cannon Miniature Weapon

Bronze US Submarine Nautical Deck Cannon Miniature Weapon

Located in Palm City, FL

This is, in our opinion, a foundry model of a naval, pedestal mount, deck gun as was fitted to U.S. submarines of the WW I era. The design closely resembles those of the 3" 50 calibe...

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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Pair of Armstrong-Frederick Pattern, "Half-Pounder" Bronze Cannon
Pair of Armstrong-Frederick Pattern, "Half-Pounder" Bronze Cannon

Pair of Armstrong-Frederick Pattern, "Half-Pounder" Bronze Cannon

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

as late as 1808. This type of lightweight cannon was probably made for a private yacht although

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Cannons
Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Cannons

Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Cannons

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H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Cannons

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A pair of miniature 18th century style naval cannons with bronze barrels and oak carriages

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Antique 1880s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Antique Military Miniature Dahlgren Bronze Signal Salute Cannon
Antique Military Miniature Dahlgren Bronze Signal Salute Cannon

Antique Military Miniature Dahlgren Bronze Signal Salute Cannon

Located in Palm City, FL

Signal cannons were used aboard ship to make salutes, as a danger, and to call attention in the

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Antique 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Pair of “HMS Royal George” Miniature Bronze Barrel Naval Cannons
Pair of “HMS Royal George” Miniature Bronze Barrel Naval Cannons

Pair of “HMS Royal George” Miniature Bronze Barrel Naval Cannons

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

salvaged bronze cannons were melted down to form the base of Nelson's column in London's Trafalgar Square

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Working-scale 19th Century Cannon Model
Working-scale 19th Century Cannon Model

Working-scale 19th Century Cannon Model

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H 15.75 in W 37.01 in D 14.97 in

Working-scale 19th Century Cannon Model

Located in London, GB

LEPIED, 1836: A magnificent ‘working scale’ model of a field cannon and ammunition box, circa 1936

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Antique 19th Century French Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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    A bronze cannon is a type of heavy weapon used during the 17th century. They became popular tools for warfare because they were lighter than iron guns and therefore easier to transport by land and sea. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique cannons.
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    To make a bronze cannon, it was first cast in molds of clay and suspended vertically in a pit. Although bronze was expensive, it was the material chosen over wrought and cast iron because of its durability. You can shop a collection of bronze cannons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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