Sterling Silver Griebeauval 12 Pounder model

[Zane Palmer]

I made this model a few years ago and have made some since then. I went to Paris to visit an original gun at one of their museums which was very interesting. There is about 1.5kg of sterling silver in this model and it takes me around 4 months to make. Most of the parts are lost wax castings and all finished by hand. The wood is African Black wood and is harder than ebony and polishes better too. The last gun that I made I gave it a 24 carrot gold finish which came out really good.

The limber fits perfectly with this model. The drawings came from a book that according to the owner was liberated during the 2nd World War and was commissioned by Napoleon 3 for the King of Denmark. All in all a nice model. Next I am busy making a 8 Inch rifled Dahlgren Gun which is the same as found at Charlson - Patriots point on a pivot carriage. The first one is made from bronze but I would like to make it in sterling silver also. That is also a cool model. I also am in the process of making a British 13 pounder WW1 gun. All this work and I have never fired it!

 

[Rich44]

I thought my model was nice, and then you have to post something like this!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice workmanship!!!!!

 

[Zane Palmer]

Glad you like it. I need to do an American Civil War gun. I have been slack on that side as mostly British influence in this side of the world. I really love the 3 inch ordnance rifle and think that would be a good model to do in silver. What do you think? If that is your model firing on your profile pic then you also make a fine model, so don't be hard on yourself.

 

[deerstalkert]

Fire it!!!!!!!!!!! that is so beautiful i'd take it to bed!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Zane Palmer]

Glad you like it! Took long enough to make.

 

[Steve Martin]

I think you meant to say found at Charleston.

 

[springfield art]

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I made this model a few years ago and have made some since then. I went to Paris to visit an original gun at one of their museums which was very interesting. There is about 1.5kg of sterling silver in this model and it takes me around 4 months to make. Most of the parts are lost wax castings and all finished by hand. The wood is African Black wood and is harder than ebony and polishes better too. The last gun that I made I gave it a 24 carrot gold finish which came out really good.

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The limber fits perfectly with this model. The drawings came from a book that according to the owner was liberated during the 2nd World War and was commissioned by Napoleon 3 for the King of Denmark. All in all a nice model. Next I am busy making a 8 Inch rifled Dahlgren Gun which is the same as found at Charlson - Patriots point on a pivot carriage. The first one is made from bronze but I would like to make it in sterling silver also. That is also a cool model. I also am in the process of making a British 13 pounder WW1 gun. All this work and I have never fired it!
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WOW!

 

[APG]

Really nice. Can't tell if it's actual size from the tiny photo on my phone. Is it?

 

[SOLANCO]

Is that a piece of jewelry or a cannon!?!?!?!?

A work of art either way.

 

[Zane Palmer]

Yes you are right the line between art and cannon is a bit vague. I would like to make a gun like this one which is at the Museum da Invalids in Paris. (hope the spelling is right) This one is made from ivory and has silver, gold, diamonds and gem stones. Really cool little gun. Pity it is locked away in a museum. Elephant ivory is a problem but hippo ivory is not as far as the law goes, but it is far more challenging to work with. Each little bolt head on this model has a ruby or sapphire or some gem set into it. I took these pics back in 91 with a little Kodac camera without a flash as photos were NOT allowed. Crazy people!

Now this is a stunning model for the super rich.

 

[Dave Fox]

Superb.

 

[Treestalker]

Shucks, Guys, I'm speechless!

 

[Dude]

Absolutely stunning! Nothing I can say would express how much I like it. WOW

What scale is it? What size bore?

 

[Zane Palmer]

Hi Dude

Glad you like it. The overall length which includes the limber is 860mm, Height = 176mm width = 250mm bore is 12.5mm and the weight is 8.8kg. The one you see in the pics below now live is Boulders Colorado and the new owner was really happy with what I had sent to him.

 

[PhDBrewer]

Absolutely beautiful work!
Great attention to detail, the engraving on the barrel is a nice touch.
Welcome to the forum. Please continue to share your handiwork!

 

[Rich44]

By any chance do you have some pictures of your work in progress? Would enjoy seeing. Your work is incredible.

 

[ironmangler]

Those look incredible
Looks like he is not around anymore last visit was two years ago

 

[Big Tom 52]

All I can say is WOW!!!!!