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CANON with the coat of arms of Michel Avice de Mougon (1713-1779), lieutenant of the marshals of France, and his wife Perrine Catherine Forien (1721-1798). Bronze shaft, tuliped at the mouth, with two tourrillons and four reinforcement rings, adorned with a banner marked "LARIVAN". Chased dolphin handles, rounded breech plug. Wooden carriage with spoke wheels (wear). Iron wheel rims and fittings. A.B.E. 18th century barrel (circa 1760). Nineteenth-century stock. Barrel length: 59 cm. Muzzle diameter: 3.5 cm. Total length with stock: 104 cm. (Traces of oxidation, used condition, some missing parts and accidents). We would like to thank Mr. Alban Pérès for his help in identifying the coat of arms. History: Michel Avice de Mougon (1713-1779), seigneur de Surimeau, lieutenant of the marshals of France in Niort. He was also a musketeer. He married Perrine Catherine Forien (1721-1798) around 1753. Expert | Jean-Claude DEY Arnaud de GOUVION SAINT-CYR