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19th Century FRENCH MODEL FIELD GUN / CANON
19th Century FRENCH MODEL FIELD GUN / CANON

19th Century FRENCH MODEL FIELD GUN / CANON

$773

H 5.12 in W 11.62 in D 4.34 in

19th Century FRENCH MODEL FIELD GUN / CANON

Located in TEYJAT, FR

19th Century FRENCH MODEL FIELD GUN This model canon with a 10mm bored tube of 19cm in length is

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"
Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"

Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"

Located in Norwell, MA

Clear water diorama showing the Ten Gun Royal Navy Cutter, Entreprenante Circa 1790. The model is

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Antique Early 18th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

playing cards, dominoes and dice, snuff boxes, trinket boxes, houses, miniature guns and gun carriages

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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

A Teak Model of the Stern of HMS Howe, Presented to Captain Assheton Gore
A Teak Model of the Stern of HMS Howe, Presented to Captain Assheton Gore

A Teak Model of the Stern of HMS Howe, Presented to Captain Assheton Gore

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

railings, miniature turret guns and part of the bridge. Mounted with a silver presentation plaque recording

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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Exquisite Trench Art Miniature Brass and Wood Thomson M1928A Sub Machine Gun
Exquisite Trench Art Miniature Brass and Wood Thomson M1928A Sub Machine Gun

Exquisite Trench Art Miniature Brass and Wood Thomson M1928A Sub Machine Gun

Located in Port Hope, ON

Only 4.5" long, this exquisitely crafted American Trench Art miniature sub-machine gun is obviously

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Vintage 1940s American Outsider Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Scale Model of 19th Century Field Gun
Scale Model of 19th Century Field Gun

Scale Model of 19th Century Field Gun

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 27.96 in D 14.97 in

Scale Model of 19th Century Field Gun

Located in Salisbury, GB

A good scale model of a mid-19th century field gun, the barrel mounted on a wood carriage. The

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Vintage 1940s Models and Miniatures

Sculpture of a Tommy Gun in a Violin Case, "14th February 1928" by Clive Barker
Sculpture of a Tommy Gun in a Violin Case, "14th February 1928" by Clive Barker

Sculpture of a Tommy Gun in a Violin Case, "14th February 1928" by Clive Barker

By Clive Barker

Located in Vienna, AT

Sculpture of a Tommy Gun in a violin case limited edition of six pieces Titled, signed, dated and

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21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon
In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon

In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon

By Barney's Cannons, Inc.

Located in Palm City, FL

miniature revolutionary field gun, a 4th of July noisemaker which looked like the ubiquitous Winchester

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Vintage 1960s American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Oversize Model 1919 Machine Gun - Instructional Cutaway
Oversize Model 1919 Machine Gun - Instructional Cutaway

Oversize Model 1919 Machine Gun - Instructional Cutaway

Located in Peekskill, NY

Oversized WWII era cut-away training model of the Model 1919 Machine Gun with an overall length

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American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Vintage Model, Sovereign of the Seas, English, Mahogany, Collectible, Ship
Large Vintage Model, Sovereign of the Seas, English, Mahogany, Collectible, Ship

Large Vintage Model, Sovereign of the Seas, English, Mahogany, Collectible, Ship

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

detailed upper deck befits the status as the King's flagship Three gun decks feature miniature cannon

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20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Miniature Austrian Rifle Gun
Antique Miniature Austrian Rifle Gun

Antique Miniature Austrian Rifle Gun

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H 1 in W 5.25 in D 0.5 in

Antique Miniature Austrian Rifle Gun

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Antique miniature Austrian rifle gun.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

2 Miniature Mother of Pearl Toy Pin Fire Cap Gun Pistol Keychain Japan Watch Fob
2 Miniature Mother of Pearl Toy Pin Fire Cap Gun Pistol Keychain Japan Watch Fob

2 Miniature Mother of Pearl Toy Pin Fire Cap Gun Pistol Keychain Japan Watch Fob

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage miniature pin fire cap gun pair with mother of pearl on the handles, made in Japan with

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Late 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Set of two Antique 17th Century Bronze Model Cannons, 1653 Dutch Golden Age
Set of two Antique 17th Century Bronze Model Cannons, 1653 Dutch Golden Age

Set of two Antique 17th Century Bronze Model Cannons, 1653 Dutch Golden Age

Located in Antwerp, BE

. Miniature cannons were constructed by gun founders in order to advertise their abilities to buyers of real

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Machine Gun Corps 'Trench Art'  Vickers Gun Model

Machine Gun Corps 'Trench Art' Vickers Gun Model

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H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 11.03 in

Machine Gun Corps 'Trench Art' Vickers Gun Model

Located in London, GB

A finely detailed, all-brass ‘Trench Art’ model of a Vickers machine gun, set on a wheeled carriage

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Vintage 1910s British Other Models and Miniatures

1943 Willys Jeep Model
1943 Willys Jeep Model

1943 Willys Jeep Model

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H 9 in W 16 in D 8 in

1943 Willys Jeep Model

Located in London, GB

craft). This model, complete with miniature engine and accessories, is accompanied by its miniature .50

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

WW II Submarine Deck Gun
WW II Submarine Deck Gun

WW II Submarine Deck Gun

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 5.75 in

WW II Submarine Deck Gun

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a scale model of a US Submarine Deck Gun-Cannon. The gun pivots up and down. In the

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Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Nickel and Brass Plated Machine Gun Cutaway Model
Nickel and Brass Plated Machine Gun Cutaway Model

Nickel and Brass Plated Machine Gun Cutaway Model

By United States Army

Located in New York, NY

Functioning models of a .30 Caliber machine gun used in and around WWII as training devices for

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Vintage 1940s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Nickel

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Materials

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

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Materials

Wrought Iron

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Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860

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By Maison Marquis

Located in PARIS, FR

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Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

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By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

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Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

$262,278

H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

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Materials

Animal Skin

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
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Located in Houston, TX

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Glass, Mahogany

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

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King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900
King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900

King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900

Located in Leeds, GB

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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Musical Instruments

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Metal, Ormolu

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Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

$181,158 / set

H 22.5 in W 27 in D 48 in

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

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Antique Early 1800s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

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Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures

Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures

$360,000 / set

H 76 in W 26 in D 34 in

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By Charles Cameron

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Russian (19th Century) monumental bronze Egyptian figures emblematic of the Months on painted bases after those by C. Cameron & M. Alexandrov for the Egyptian Vestibule at P...

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French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box
French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’
A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’

A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

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Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

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Miniature Gun For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal miniature gun for your home. Each miniature gun for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and steel. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect miniature gun — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A miniature gun is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one miniature gun that is appealing in its simplicity, but Clive Barker and United States Army produced versions that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Models-miniatures for You

There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.

Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.

Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.

Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.

Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.

Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.

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