A 20th CENTURY MILLED-ALUMINUM “MACHINIST-MADE” MODEL CANNON & CARRIAGE, ca. 1960: In overall very fine, untouched condition. Of typical late 18th century style with a finely milled and precision machined, Aluminum, “Deck-gun” type carriage with four matching wheels/trucks with brass hubs and screw fastened trunion-hasps. The 7 3/4”, smoothbore, .50 caliber, finely milled, Aluminum barrel of typical late 18th century style with a flared, cannon-type, turned muzzle and body. The breech with a top-drilled touch hole and a decorative ball type cascable. The sides of the tube with two integral trunion pins. A nice example of a well-made 20th Century Machinist’s Model cannon, ca. 1960 and purported to have been constructed of surplus metal from the Receiver-blocks of M-16 Rifles. In very fine condition with bright smooth surfaces, much polish and little signs of use/wear. Overall length 8 1/2”.

Price: $375.00

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR "10 lb." SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL {EX. LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGION (SARATOGA, NY) & DUG by NOTED AUTHOR/HISTORIAN, FRANK KRAVIC}: In overall very good sound untouched condition with the smooth surfaces. Of typical solid shot configuration and approx. 3 3/4" in diameter. In overall very good untouched condition with smooth, dark-colored, gunmetal-toned, iron surfaces, light patches of discoloration/pitting and a fine age patina. Some minor abrasions and patches of roughness. A very nice, American Revolutionary War “10- Pounder” Cannon Ball, ca. 1770. ***Found, by noted author & Historian Frank Kravic 50+ years ago, along with approx. 200 other Cannon Balls, in the Champlain Valley of New York (Saratoga); and accompanied by a signed letter of provenance/history (copy). For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s & Frank Kravic’s: “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution”.

Price: $675.00

A VERY FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN SWIVEL GUN, ca. 1770s: In overall very fine untouched condition. Cast iron barrel with an integral, raised, rectangular touch-hole and several turnings at the muzzle, breech and midsection. Two lower-mounted trunions pins with its later, wrought iron, 10" swivel yolk: for attachment to a boat's side-rail. The breech with a classic, 18th century, ball-shaped, iron cascable. The muzzle with a flared decorative mouth and a 75 caliber bore. In overall very fine condition with a pleasing untouched dark age patina throughout. Overall length 13 1/2". Approximate weight 12 lbs. An original American Swivel Gun Cannon, ca. 1770s.

Price: $4,775.00

A VERY GOOD & RARE LARGE-SIZE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD 8” MORTAR-TYPE CANNON BALL, ca. 1750: In overall very good+ untouched condition. Of large, approx. 8" Mortar-type, cannon-ball form with a large inner hollow/void-- for a powder-charge and the top with a fuse-hole (wooden) stopper: the sides with integrally cast notched-holes for lifting/postitioning with tongs. In very good+ untouched condition with generally smooth, dark-colored, steel surfaces with light scattered discoloration, minor surface omperfections and evident casting flaws, etc. A very nice Large-=Size American Revolutionary War Period, (French?) 8" (75-Pounder) Mortar-type Cannon Ball, ca. 1750. Approx. diameter, 8” Weight, approx. 70+ lbs. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s & F. Kravic’s: “The Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution".***From an old Connecticut Collection.

Price: $1,575.00

FINE QUALITY TURNED & CARVED WOODEN CANNON BALL DISPLAY-STAND(S): (Of Modern manufacture with Several examples Available) Fine quality, nicely turned and carved, reddish-brown-colored, lacquered, hardwood body with integrally carved support "feet". Nicely polished/finished surfaces with decoratively turned sides and top. The center with a felt-lined depression-- for accepting a Cannon Ball. Measurements: 3" (Diameter) by 1" (Height).

Price: $50.00

A VERY RARE & MUSEUM TYPE MAKER SIGNED AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR "RHODE ISLAND COMMITTEE OF SAFETY" IRON SWIVEL-GUN/SWIVEL-CANNON W/ WROUGHT-IRON YOKE, by "HOPE FOUNDRY" OF SCITIUATE, RHODE ISLAND, ca. 1776: In fine untouched condition with deeply patinated and dark brown/black toned, iron surfaces. Fine exterior with minor casting flaws/surface imperfections, scattered abrasions, casting-pocks and a fine bore, muzzle & vent with expected signs of age & usage. Heavy & well made, 15 1/2”, Cast Iron barrel with an integrally cast rectangular vent/powder-pan and a finely turned and ringed "Cannon Form" muzzle with various turnings, along its mid-section and breech. Of American Revolutionary Mid-18th Century Colonial-American manufacture and marked on its underside with a "HF" maker's mark within a raised circular border. The marking is that of the "Hope Furnace" or "Hope Foundry" of Scituate, Rhode Island 1765-1806. {The Hope Furnace was founded, in 1765 by Nicholas, Joseph, John & Moses Brown and co-partnered with "Declaration of Independence" Signer, Stephen Hopkins. It made pig-iron & household goods (nails, tea-kettles, hinges, etc.), until the outbreak of the War of Independence 1775-1783, when it began production of War materials, making a total of 76 Cannons for the American War effort; with the only other known surviving example displayed at the Hope Library, in Scituate, Rhode Island. During the American Revolutionary War, the Hope Foundry made Cannons for both the Rhode Island Colony/Committee of Safety and for the U.S. Government; and in March of 1776, it was compelled to place an Advertisement calling for additional "...number of hands to work at the ore beds in Cranston... (Rhode Island)" in order to fulfill production-demand. The Cannon produced at the Hope Foundry are marked, on their undersides with the distinctive "HF" marking, denoting "Hope Furnace" manufacture.} Of early form, as made with low mounted trunion-pins with simply turned bases and stems. The breech with an integrally cast, mid-18th century form, ball-type cascable and the Cannon-form muzzle with a flared & ringed, reinforced mouth and an approx. .85 caliber bore. In overall fine untouched condition with richly toned, generally smooth & dark, cast iron surfaces with untouched and oxidized inner bore surfaces and evidence of extended use and firing. Overall length 15 1/2". Complete with a Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Swivel Yoke of mid-18th Century Colonial American design with a tapered cylindrical shaft with a flared upper "stop"-- for a ship's gunnels.  Integrally forged, "U"-Shaped support-arms with Lima Bean finials and circular piercings/"eyes"-- for the Cannon's Trunion-pins. Weight approximately 20 lbs. A Very Rare American Revolutionary War Period American (Rhode Island) Foundry Marked/Maker Signed, "Committee of Safety", Iron Swivel-Gun/Swivel-Cannon, ca. 1770s. A small and versatile Cannon that could be easily mounted on a Private/Merchant Vessel and/or used on land from a "fixed" position. ***Mounted on a 20th Century, rectangular, wooden display-block with felt covered base. For similar type examples and additional information, please see W. Gilkerson's: "Boarders Away", vol. 2, M. L. Brown's: "Firearms in Colonial America" & Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of The American Revolution", pg. 21 Fig. 38. ***Accompanied by extensive research materials related to the "Hope Foundry"/"Hope Furnace" and it History. An Historic, American Maker Signed Revolutionary War "Hope Foundry" made Cannon which would make a fine Museum exhibit. Extremely Rare with only a few (approx. +/- 3) known examples extant. Made by True American Patriots, at the height of the American Revolution, who were willing to sign their "War Goods", despite the fear of British Reprisal (Summary Execution).

Price: $12,750.00

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE LATE 17th/EARLY 18TH CENTURY "SPANISH-COLONIAL" SWIVEL GUN (CANNON), ca. 1690-1720 (PURPORTEDLY FOUND IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA): In overall very good, dark and untouched condition. Deeply-toned and richly patinated, gunmetal/brown-colored, bronze surfaces with evident signs of environmental exposure and of use, age and wear. Heavy-gauge, finely cast & burnished, Bronze barrel/tube with a 17th Century, "Spanish type", raised, diamond-shaped touchhole powder-pan/vent. Several baluster-form turnings, at the muzzle, breech and mid-section; and the midsection with two (2), integrally cast, low-set trunion-pins of 17th Century European design. Retains deeply oxidized and richly patinated, untouched, dark-colored, bronze surfaces. The breech with a hollow cylindrical-form cabascle-- for the attachment of a wooden handle: some losses/damages, at its end. The muzzle with a flared and rounded face with a post-type front sight of Spanish/Portugese design. Finely cast .73 caliber bore with choice smooth "walls" and a sharp attention to detail. In overall very good dark & untouched condition with evident signs of "sea air exposure" and extended firing and use. Very good, generally smooth, bronze surfaces with a pleasing, dark-gunmetal-brown-colored age patina. Overall length, 23". Approximate weight, 15 lbs. A very nice & Scarce example of a 17th/18th Century Spanish Colonial Bronze Swivel Gun/Cannon, ca. 1690-1720. ***Puroprtedly found, ca. 1960 in Key West, Florida. (For a similar type example please see: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/appraisals/spanish-colonial-swivel-gun-ca-1700).

Price: $5,975.00

A FINE FRENCH & INDIAN/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD {FIVE- & ONE-HALF INCH} “ROYAL MORTAR” IRON MORTAR-TYPE CANNON BALL, ca. 1750 (Purportedly) DISCOVERED by NOTED AUTHOR & HISTORIAN, "FRANK KRAVIC" IN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY, NY: Of the type used at the such noted French & Indian and American Revolutionary War Battles, as the "Battle of Saratoga", NY the "Siege/Battle of Charleston", S.C. & at "Yorktown", Virginia {Please see: Revolutionary War Artillery - Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)} & {https://www.americanrevolution.org/artillery-and-cannons/}. In overall very good+/fine untouched condition with nicely oxidized, very smooth, gunmetal-black-colored, iron surfaces. Of traditional mid-18th Century (English/French) Mortar-type, cannon-ball form with a central hollow/void for a powder-charge and (wooden) stopper. In fine untouched condition with very smooth, dark-colored, iron surfaces and only light scattered discoloration, minor surface laminations and evident casting flaws, etc. A very nice American Revolutionary War Period, (English/French?) {Five & 1/2 Inch} 20-Pounder Mortar-type Cannon Ball, ca. 1750-1770. Approx. diameter, 5 1/2” and the type of Mortar Ball used by a British "Royal Mortar". For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s & F. Kravic’s: “The Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution".***Purportedly, Found, by noted author & Historian Frank Kravic 50+ years ago, along with approx. 200 other "Cannon Balls", in the Champlain Valley of New York (Saratoga); and accompanied by a signed letter of provenance/history (copy). For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s & Frank Kravic’s: “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution”.

Price: $1,575.00

A VERY RARE 17TH/18TH CENTURY IRON CHAIN-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1650-1750: In overall fine untouched condition with nicely oxidized, gunmetal-black-colored, iron surfaces. Of Very Rare 17th/Early 18th Century "Chain Shot" Cannonball form with its original two-piece, approx. 3", iron cannon ball: one half with three (3) raised dimples and the other half with three (3) accepting-recesses. The upper portions of the "ball" fitted with their original blacksmith made, forge-welded "ring-eyes" for attachment to the original, hand-forged, 11", wrought iron chain with six (6) large oval links. In overall fine untouched condition with generally smooth, dark, iron surfaces, scattered discoloration, surface imperfections/pocks, pitting and evident casting flaws, etc. A Very Rare & Original 17th/18th Century Chain-Shot Cannon Ball, ca. 1650-1750. For similar examples & additional information, please see G. C. Neumann’s & F. Kravic’s: “The Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution" & William Gilkerson's: "Boarders Away" vol. 2. ***A very Rare type of "Cannon Ball" often used, in a Naval setting, to damage a Ship's Masts & Rigging, or used on Land, as an Anti-personal Weapon to halt an advance. Overall length, 18 3/4" (fully extended), Weight: Approx. 3 1/2 lbs.

Price: $3,775.00

A FINE QUALITY MID-18TH CENTURY/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD (ENGLISH?) SMALL-SIZED BRONZE/BRASS SIGNAL CANNON, ca. 1770: In very fine untouched condition with nicely patinated, golden-mustard-toned, bronze/brass surfaces. The exterior with expected minor casting marks, light signs of use and minor scattered surface abrasions. A Fine bore & vent, en suite with an integral rectangular powder-pan and a finely turned & reinforced breech with ball-type cascable of Mid 18th Century/Revolutionary War Period English design. Finely cast and turned, heavy, 11”, Bronze/Brass Tube/barrel with numerous turnings, a reinforced breech and an integral, sunken, rectangular powder-pan/vent of early form: expected signs of use/firing. A turned, ringed type muzzle of 18th Century design and made with two (2) low-mounted trunion-pins of early form. A classic, Mid 18th Century, ball-type cascable and a finely turned Cannon-form muzzle with a decoratively flared reinforced mouth and a .72 caliber bore with expected signs of use, light wear and firing. In fine+ condition with lightly toned smooth "bright" bronze/brass surfaces and 90%+ polish. Fine, lightly oxidized and patinated inner bore surfaces and vent-hole. Weight approx. 10 lbs. A Fine Small-Sized (English) Bronze/Brass Naval-Type Signal Cannon, ca. 1770. Mounted on a later (20th Century) custom hand-crafted and finely detailed, Wooden, Naval Type, "Deck Gun" Carriage with Four (4) wheels. Retains untouched, light-brown-colored, smooth, wooden surfaces; and is of very fine quality manufacture with a sharp attention to detail. Wrought iron hardware including, its trunion-hasps and securing/lashing-rings, etc. The carriage body with smooth & untouched, wooden & wrought iron surfaces, sharp contours, minor handling marks and 90%+ finish. Retains its four (4) iron-mounted, wooden trucks/wheels with matching surfaces. In overall fine untouched condition. Overall length, 14".

Price: SOLD

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD “SIX-POUNDER” SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770s (FOUND IN BOSTON, MASS.): In overall very good+, smooth and untouched condition with dark-colored iron surfaces. Of mid-18th Century solid shot configuration and approx. 3" in diameter. In very good+/fine condition with smooth, dark-brown-colored, cast-iron surfaces with only light surface discoloration, minor casting imperfections and a nicely toned age patina. Marked, in silver ink with a "1775/BOSTON" marking. A fine and authentic American Revolutionary War Period “6- Pounder” Cannon Ball, ca. 1770s. ***Accompanied by a "Letter of Provenance" stating its discovery in Boston, Mass.".

Price: $875.00

A FINE FRENCH & INDIAN/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD CALTROP, ca. 1750: In fine+ untouched condition with smooth dark-colored, iron surfaces. Of classic “Jack” form with four (4) wrought, 1 3/8”, sharp spikes. Of likely (American) blacksmith made with deeply aged, gunmetal-toned, wrought iron surfaces with smooth surfaces and light scattered discoloration. In overall fine+ untouched condition with sharp points, a sound body and smooth steel/iron surfaces. A classic example of an American blacksmith made Caltrop (anti-horse/personal) weapon, ca. 1750.

Price: $575.00

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN POWDER-TESTER/SALUTING MORTAR, ca. 1770 (FOUND AT LAKE GEORGE, NY): In overall very good sound untouched condition and of traditional, (American) Blacksmith made, robust, tapered, cylindrical form with a tapered body, an integral reinforced base, a simple touch-hole and an approx. 1" bore. Of American Blacksmith manufacture with a slightly coarsely fashioned wrought iron body with evident hammer-marks and surface irregularities: the Reinforced base, en suite with matching wrought forged iron surfaces. Made with a simple touch-hole without powder-pan and retains nicely aged, rust-patinated, smooth, untouched surfaces. Some scattered tool/hammer marks, minor surface imperfections and expected signs of use. Overall length 5 1/2". Weight approximately 11 lbs. A Scarce example of an American Revolutionary War Period American Made Powder-Tester/Saluting Mortar, ca. 1770. ***An old paper label, affixed to its base, states: "Found while Building the Northway (Highway/I-87), Near Lake George, NY (in the 1950s)". For a similar example, please see G. Neumann's & F. Kravic's: "Collectors Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", pg. 15, plt. 7.

Price: $1,575.00

A FINE+ AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD “SIX-POUNDER” SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1860s: In overall Fine+, smooth and untouched condition with dark-colored iron surfaces. Of traditional mid-19th Century solid shot configuration and approx. 3 1/2" in diameter. In fine+ condition with choice, black-colored, smooth iron surfaces with only light surface discoloration, minor casting imperfections and a deeply toned age patina. A fine and authentic American Civil War Period “6- Pounder” Cannon Ball, ca. 1860s. Mounted a fine quality, turned and carved, reddish-brown-colored, lacquered, hardwood Display Stand.

Price: $375.00

A FINE QUALITY "MUSEUM TYPE" 1/10 BRONZE MODEL OF A SWEDISH "24-POUNDER" NAVAL CANNON RECOVERED FROM THE SWEDISH WARSHIP "VASA", ca. 1960s: In fine untouched condition with nicely patinated, mustard-toned, bronze surfaces. The exterior with minor casting marks, light verdigris and scattered surface abrasions: fine bore & vent, en suite. Turned & reinforced breech with decoratively detailed cascable, mid-section and muzzle. The breech embossed with a "G. A." Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632) Swedish Royal Coat of Arms, a "1626" date. Also, adorned with an embossed chain decoration. Finely cast and turned, 11 1/4”, Bronze barrel with numerous turnings, a reinforced breech and two (2) integrally cast & embossed lifting-rings/"Dolphins" of 17th Century "Horse" form. Ringed & flared "Cannon type" muzzle and made with two (2) low-mounted trunion-pins of early form. Nicely turned Cannon-form muzzle with a decoratively flared reinforced mouth and a .62 caliber bore. In fine untouched condition with deeply patinated, "mustard-toned" bronze surfaces. Weight approx. 4 lbs. A Fine Quality Museum Type Bronze Model Cannon, ca. 1960s; and one of several similar 1/10 Scale Model "24-Pounders" modeled from the Cannon recovered from the Swedish Crown Warship "Vasa" which sank, in Stockholm Harbor, on its maiden voyage, in August of 1628. (Please see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasa_(ship). Mounted on its original hand-crafted and nicely detailed, Naval Type, Oak, "Deck Gun" Carriage with Four (4) wooden trucks/wheels. The carriage with dark-brown-colored, oak surfaces and is of very fine quality with a sharp attention to detail. Complete with of its aged iron & brass hardware including, its trunion-hasps, securing/lashing-rings and its retaining-pins, etc. Quarter-sawn oak body with fine, wooden surfaces, sharp contours, minor abrasions and 95%+ finish. Retains its four (4) original wooden trucks/wheels with matching surfaces. In overall fine untouched condition and a very nice example of a Museum Type Scale Model "Vasa" 24-Pounder Deck-Gun/Cannon. Overall length, 12".

Price: $675.00

A FINE & RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD (ENGLISH/FRENCH) IRON NAVAL-TYPE CANNON, ca. 1750: In overall fine untouched condition with deeply toned, smooth, iron surfaces, sharp markings and fine contours. Of likely English or French manufacture, as of very good quality and made with a sharp attention to balance & detail. Marked on its underside, with an illegible Founder's Mark and also, marked with a large "VIII" (Gun Number?) marking, forward of the touch-hole. Of Classic early 18th Century form and made with low-mounted trunion-pins, an integral rectangular powder-pan (touch-hole with evidence of extended use/firing) and numerous turnings at the muzzle, the breech and midsection. The breech with its rounded-ball-shaped cascable; and the muzzle with a flared Cannon-form mouth and a 1.00+ caliber bore. In overall fine untouched condition with smooth iron surfaces, light scattered casting-pocks, patches of discoloration and deeply toned age patina. Some scattered light handling marks, minor surface wear and casting-imperfections with evident Military Usage. A fine and rare example of an American Revolutionary War Period Naval type Cannon, ca. 1750. On a later (20th Century) Black Painted Wood Display Stand. For additional information and pictures of similar type examples, please see William Gilkerson's: "Borders Away", vol. 2. Overall length 24". Approximate weight 55 lbs. Virtually Identical to the (below) example; and likely from same Ship. ***There are several other Cannons of this type known and are thought to have been manufactured in France.

Price: $6,575.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "2-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770: In overall very good sound untouched condition with deeply patinated and heavily oxidized and pitted, cast iron surfaces-- from internment. Of American made, solid-shot configuration and approx. 2" in diameter. Pitted and oxidized cast-iron surfaces and in overall very good untouched condition with an untouched chocolate-brown age patina. Some traces of dirt in the pits and various minor abrasions. A nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period "2-Pounder" Cannon Ball, ca. 1770.

Price: $475.00

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD “2-POUNDER” SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770s (EX. BATTLE OF YORKTOWN): In overall very good untouched (excavated) condition with dark-colored & pitted iron surfaces. Of mid-18th Century solid shot configuration with an evident medial seam and approx. 2" in diameter. In very good+ excavted condition with dark & untouched, brown-colored, pocked iron surfaces with scattered surface discoloration, minor casting imperfections and a deeply toned age patina. A nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period “2- Pounder” Cannon Ball, ca. 1770s. ***Accompanied by a "Letter of Provenance" stating its discovery at the Yorktown Battlefield and being from the Collection of Henry Leish".

Price: $575.00

A MID-20th CENTURY "FILIPINO" TOURIST-TYPE SMALL-SIZE DECORATIVE BRONZE LANTAKA, ca. 1950: In overall very good condition with generally smooth, bronze surfaces. Somewhat coarsely cast, light-weight Bronze/Brass barrel with an integral rear sighting plane, a raised powder-pan and decorative turnings, at the muzzle, breech and mid-section. Two (2) side-mounted trunions pins and a turned, bulbous breech with a solid cylindrical cabascle/handle. Flared muzzle with a decoratively turned mouth with a .56 caliber bore (pitted bore). In overall very good condition with nicely toned, brass surfaces with scattered patches of surface-oxidation throughout. Overall length 14". Complete with its matching cast brass/bronze yoke with a decoratively pierced base and matching brass surfaces. A decorative, small-size, , 20th Century "Tourist-Type" Lantaka, ca. 1950. For similar type examples & additional information, please see G. C. Stone’s: “Construction and Decoration of Arms…”.

Price: $575.00

A VERY FINE QUALITY BRONZE/BRASS MODEL AN 18TH CENTURY/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH ROYAL NAVY DECK-CANNON, ca. 1970: In very fine+/excellent condition with "bright" & smooth, bronze/brass surfaces. Very fine bore & vent with a fine touch-hole; and the finely turned & reinforced breech with a ball-type cascable of Mid 18th Century English design. Finely cast and decoratively turned, 10 1/2”, Brass/Bronze, .50 caliber, smoothbore barrel with numerous turnings, a reinforced breech and an embossed Crown/"G.R" English Royal Cypher, on its top. A flared "Cannon type" muzzle and the trunion-pins marked with a "PGB" maker's mark. Nicely turned Cannon-form muzzle with a decoratively flared reinforced muzzle. In very fine+/excellent condition with choice, bright, bronze/brass surfaces and 95% polish. Weight approx. 4 lbs. A Very Fine Quality English made 20th Century Model of an 18th Century English Bronze Royal Navy Deck Cannon, ca. 1970. On its original, hand-crafted and nicely detailed, Brass Mounted, Wooden "Deck Gun" Carriage with Four (4) wooden trucks/wheels. The carriage with choice dark-reddish-brown-colored, oak surfaces, 95% finish and is of very fine quality make with a sharp attention to detail. Complete with of its matching brass hardware including, its trunion-hasps, securing/lashing-rings, oak elevating-wedge and its retaining-pins & chains, etc. Quarter-sawn Oak Carriage with excellent, wooden surfaces, sharp contours, minor abrasions and 95%+ finish. Retains its four (4), original, brass mounted, wooden trucks/wheels with matching surfaces. In overall very fine+/excellent condition and a very nice example of a well-made 20th Century Model of an 18th Century/American Revolutionary War Period English Naval Deck-Gun/Cannon. Overall length, 10 1/2".

Price: $775.00

AN EXTREMELY RARE 17TH/18TH CENTURY SMALL-SIZE IRON MORTAR-TYPE CANNON BALL/HAND-GRENADE, ca. 1680-1700: In overall very good+ untouched condition with nicely oxidized, russet-toned, iron surfaces. Of Very Rare 17th/Early 18th Century Small-Size Mortar-type, Cannonball/Hand-Grenade form with a central hollow/void for a powder-charge and a hole for its (wooden) fuse/sabot. A distinct medial seam and in overall very good+ untouched condition with dark-brown-colored iron surfaces, scattered discoloration, minor surface laminations, pitting and evident casting flaws, etc. An Extremely Rare Small-Size Mortar-type Cannon Ball/Hand-Grenade, ca. 1680-1700 with a very low survival rate. Approx. diameter, 2 1/2” (3 Pounder). For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s & F. Kravic’s: “The Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution". ***Only the Third Mortar Ball of this Small "Hand-Grenade Size", seen by this author.

Price: HOLD

A FINE & RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD (ENGLISH/FRENCH) IRON NAVAL-TYPE CANNON, ca. 1750: In overall fine+ untouched condition with deeply toned, smooth, iron surfaces, sharp markings and fine contours. Of likely English or French manufacture, as of very good quality and made with a sharp attention to balance & detail. Marked on its underside, with an illegible Founder's Mark and also, marked with a large "VIII" (Gun Number?) marking, forward of the touch-hole. Of Classic early 18th Century form and made with low-mounted trunion-pins, an integral rectangular powder-pan and numerous turnings at the muzzle, the breech and midsection. The breech with its rounded-ball-shaped cascable; and the muzzle with a flared Cannon-form mouth and a 1.00+ caliber bore. In overall fine+ untouched condition with smooth iron surfaces, light scattered casting-pocks, patches of discoloration and deeply toned age patina. Some scattered light handling marks, minor surface wear and casting-imperfections with evident Military Usage. A fine and rare example of an American Revolutionary War Period Naval type Cannon, ca. 1750. For additional information and pictures of similar type examples, please see William Gilkerson's: "Borders Away", vol. 2. Overall length 24". Approximate weight 55 lbs.

Price: $7,275.00

A VERY RARE 12th-13th CENTURY/MEDIEVAL-PERIOD GERMAN STONE CATAPULT BALL, ca. 1190-1250: In overall very good+ very sound & stable untouched condition with evident signs of use and age. A Medium size, hand crafted, light-gray-colored, rough-chiseled, (Granite) with an approx. 6” diameter and a slightly oblong/ovoid shape, as used in a catapult and not in a "gun barrel". In very good+ untouched condition with expected surface abrasions and signs of use/age. Retains a fine untouched age-patina. A very rare and authentic, 12th/13th Century German Stone Catapult Ball, ca. 1190-1250. A very early Stone projectile, from the infancy of Artillery. *** From an old German Collection.

Price: $2,775.00

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR “TWELVE-POUNDER” SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL: In overall very good+, smooth and untouched condition with dark-colored iron surfaces. Of solid shot configuration and approx. 5" in diameter. In very good+/fine condition with light surface pitting/discoloration, minor casting imperfections and a deeply toned age patina. An authentic American Revolutionary War Period “12 Pounder” Cannon Ball, ca. 1770. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s & Frank Kravic’s: “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution”.

Price: $675.00

A VERY GOOD & RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "4-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770 (Ex. BATTLE OF SARATOGA, NY): In overall very good untouched, smooth & stable, excavated condition with light-brown-colored, rust-patinated and oxidized, cast iron surfaces. Of 4-Pounder solid-shot configuration and approx. 3" in diameter. Retains generally smooth, tan/brown-colored, iron surfaces with an untouched age-patina. In overall very good+ condition with a smooth age patina. Traces of dirt in the pits and various minor abrasions. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period "4-Pounder" Solid-Shot Iron Cannon Ball, ca. 1770. ***Accompanied by a "Letter of Provenance" stating that this cannon ball is from the Battle of Saratoga and that it was purchased at a local estate sale in the Saratoga area of NY; and that it was also, in the collection of John Gunderson.

Price: HOLD

AN EXTREMELY RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR SMALL-SIZE IRON MORTAR-TYPE CANNON BALL/HAND-GRENADE (MARKED "BOSTON"), ca. 1770: In overall very fine+ untouched (excavated?) condition with nicely oxidized, generally smooth, russet-toned, iron surfaces. Of Very Rare 18th Century Small-Size Mortar-type, Cannonball/Hand-Grenade form with a central hollow/void for a powder-charge and a hole for a (wooden) fuse/sabot. A distinct & raised medial seam, evident casting pointal(s), minor casting-flaws/surface irregularites and in overall very fine+ untouched condition with choice, smooth, dark-brown-colored, iron surfaces: only some light scattered discoloration and salt & pepper, etc. An Extremely Rare Small-Size Mortar-type Cannon Ball/Hand-Grenade, ca. 1770 with a very low survival rate. Marked in White India Ink with a large "BOSTON" Marking, where it was purportedly discovered. Approx. diameter, 3” (3 Pounder). For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s & F. Kravic’s: “The Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution".

Price: $1,975.00

A FINE QUALITY MID-18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN (GERMAN/FRENCH) CHILD'S "TOY"/MODEL BRONZE/BRASS CANNON, ca. 1750: In fine untouched condition with nicely patinated, mustard-toned, bronze/brass surfaces. The exterior with minor casting marks, expected signs of use and scattered surface abrasions. A very good bore & vent, en suite with some erosion/flash-burn, at the touch-hole-- from use/firing. Turned & reinforced breech with ball-type cascable of Mid 18th Century European design. Finely cast and turned, 8 3/8”, Brass/Bronze barrel with numerous turnings, a reinforced breech and two (2) integrally cast lifting-rings of Mid-18th Century "Field Cannon" design. Flared "Cannon type" muzzle and made with two (2) low-mounted trunion-pins of early 18th Century form. Nicely turned Cannon-form muzzle with a decoratively flared reinforced mouth and a .48 caliber bore with signs of use, wear and firing. In fine untouched condition with "mustard-toned" bronze/brass surfaces. Deeply oxidized and patinated inner bore surfaces and vent-hole with signs of repeated use/firing. Weight approx. 3 1/2 lbs. A Fine Quality European (French/German) Bronze/Brass Child's Toy/Model Cannon, ca. 1750; and the type of "Toy" Cannon used by a noble/aristocratic Child to learn about Artillery trajectory. Mounted on a hand-crafted and nicely detailed, later (20th Century), Naval Type, Wooden "Deck Gun" Carriage with Four (4) wooden trucks/wheels. The carriage with dark-reddish-brown-colored, oak surfaces and is of fine quality with a sharp attention to detail. Complete with of its black, japanned, brass hardware including, its trunion-hasps, securing/lashing-rings and its retaining-pins & chains, etc. The quarter-sawn oak body with fine, wooden surfaces, sharp contours, minor abrasions and 95%+ finish. Retains its four (4) original wooden trucks/wheels with matching surfaces. In overall fine untouched condition. Overall length, 10 1/2".

Price: $2,775.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "2-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1750-1770: In overall very good sound untouched condition with the oxidized surfaces from internment. Of typical American made, solid shot configuration and approx. 2 1/4" in diameter with an evident medial casting-seam and pointal-mark. In overall very good untouched condition with the expected light to moderate surface pitting and an untouched chocolate-brown age patina. Some traces of dirt in the pits and various minor abrasions. A nice, authentic F & I/Revolutionary War Period 2-Pounder Cannon Ball, ca. 1750-1770.

Price: $475.00

A RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ARTILLERY-PIECE/CANNON'S WATER-BUCKET, ca. 1770: In overall fine+ untouched condition with nicely oxidized, smooth, gunmetal-toned, hand-wrought, iron surfaces with light scattered rust-stains, expected signs of use and handling. Of Classic, Hand Forged and Riveted, Blacksmith made, American Revolutionary War Period design with a ringed body with riveted upper & base-straps and its two, hand forged, wrought iron, terminals with ring-type sockets for the hand forged bail-type handle with ring. The side terminal with riveted edges, en suite with the brim and base-strap. In overall fine+ untouched condition with smooth sidewalls and the interior with dark & untouched, deeply rust-patinated, steel surfaces with traces of old blue paint.  In overall fine+ untouched condition with choice steel surfaces with some expected oxidation, light handling marks, age-stains and signs of use/wear. A fine example of an American Revolutionary War Period Artillery Piece's/Cannon's Water Bucket, ca. 1770. ***The type of heavy iron bucket which would have been affixed to the Carriage of a Cannon, etc. and used with a Swab to Cool-down the bore of a Cannon, after firing. Complete with its original, hand- wrought-forged, iron "Bail Type" Handle with pointed and turned finials which fit in the socket-eyes of the side-terminals-- one finial chipped. A Rare example of an original American Revolutionary War Cannon/Artillery-Piece Water Bucket, ca. 1770. Diameter, 9”, Height: 8".

Price: $1,775.00

A RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENGLISH "BROAD ARROW MARKED" "6-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770 (EX. FORT HALDIMAND): In overall very good sound condition with lightly cleaned, generally smooth, cast iron surfaces, an evident casting-sprue and expected pitting-- from internment. Of solid shot configuration and approx. 3 1/2" in diameter. In overall very good untouched condition with light to moderate surface pitting, casting-flaws and a lightly cleaned dark gunmetal-brown age patina. A nice, authentic Revolutionary War 6-Pounder Cannon Ball, ca. 1770s. Clearly marked with a Large-Size (American Revolutionary War Period) Broad Arrow Marking, denoting Official English Govt. Ownership. ***Accompanied by a "Letter of Provenance" stating that this ball is from the Collection of noted Author/Historian "Dean Thomas"; and was dug by him at Fort Haldimand (Canada).

Price: HOLD

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "4-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1750: In overall very good sound untouched condition with the oxidized surfaces from internment. Of typical solid shot configuration and approx. 3" in diameter. In overall very good untouched condition with the expected light to moderate surface pitting and an untouched chocolate-brown age patina. Some traces of dirt in the pits and various minor abrasions. A nice, authentic F & I/Revolutionary War Period 4 Pounder Cannon Ball, ca. 1750.

Price: $375.00

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR "6-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770: In overall very good sound condition with lightly oxidized, generally smooth, cast iron surfaces with an evident casting-sprue and expected pitting-- from internment. Of solid shot configuration and approx. 3" in diameter. In overall very good untouched condition with light to moderate surface pitting, casting-flaws and a dark brown age patina. A nice, authentic Revolutionary War 6-Pounder Cannon Ball, ca. 1770s. ***Purported to be recovered from the site of the “Battle of Castine” (July, 1779) in present-day Maine.

Price: $575.00

A VERY GOOD FRENCH & INDIAN/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD “4-POUNDER” SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1760 (EX. FORT TICONDEROGA, N.Y.): In overall very good untouched (excavated) condition with smooth, chocolate-brown-colored & lightly discolored, iron surfaces. Of mid-18th Century solid shot configuration with an evident medial seam, vestigial casting pointal and approx. 3 1/4" in diameter. In very good+ excavted condition with smooth, dark & untouched, brown-colored, iron surfaces with scattered surface discoloration, minor casting imperfections and a deeply toned age patina. Marked with a "TICONDEROGA" (collector's) marking, in White ink. A very nice example of a French & Indian/American Revolutionary War Period “4- Pounder” Cannon Ball, ca. 1760. ***Accompanied by a "Letter of Provenance" stating its discovery, ca. 1970s at Fort Ticonderoga (New York).

Price: $775.00

A VERY FINE QUALITY & RARE 17th CENTURY/ELIZABETHAN PERIOD BRONZE CHILD'S CANNON w/ ORIGINAL CARRIAGE, ca. 1630: In overall fine untouched condition with a lightly patinated and toned, bronze/copper-alloy barrel. Of likely English/Dutch manufacture and of fine quality construction/design. Finely cast and turned, 8 1/2", smoothbore, .36 caliber barrel with an integral touchhole and a nicely turned and ringed muzzle of Mid-17th Century form. A Finely made tube with a nicely turned breech, mid-section and Cannon-type stepped muzzle. Turned breech with a stepped and pointed cascable and a fine countersunk touchhole. Complete with its early form, low-mounted, 17th Century style barrel-form trunnion-pins with smooth cylindrical bodies. Fine tube with sharp castings and integrally cast "Ring form" lifting rings/pulls of 17th Century form. Retains untouched, smooth, golden-mustard-toned, bronze/brass surfaces with an untouched age-patina and the expected signs of light use and wear. The breech with a solid, flared and turned, cylindrical cascable. Cannon-form muzzle with a decoratively flared and reinforced mouth and a .36 caliber bore. Lightly oxidized and untouched inner bore surfaces with evidence of use. In Overall fine+ untouched condition and complete with its Original Iron Mounted Wooden "Field Carriage" of Mid-17th Century form. The carriage in fine+ condition with choice reddish-brown-colored (painted) wooden surfaces, 85%+ original finish and finely appointed details. Full iron mounts of 17th Century English/European design with dark-russet-toned surfaces and its original retaining-pins and hardware. Finely spoked Wheels with their original, studded, iron "Tires" and matching spokes & hubs, en suite. The top of the carriage with its original iron trunion-hasps and iron securing/locking-keys. The sides of the carriage with its nicely sculpted and fashioned iron strap-work hardware and its rear and sides with their iron pull-rings. In overall fine+ untouched condition and of fine quality with a sharp attention to detail. Retains fine bronze, wooden and iron surfaces with light surface oxidation and the expected signs of use and handling. A very nice and decorative example of an Authentic 17th English? Century Child's "Toy" Cannon, ca. 1630. Overall length, 16", Approximate weight 3 lbs. Of classic 17th Century, English/Dutch, "Baroque Period" design, ca. 1630 with similar type (larger) examples, pictured in "The Armouries of the Tower of London: The Ordnance”. A very rare and Complete example of an Early-type Bronze Barrel Working-Model Cannon & Field Carriage, ca. 1630. The type of small-sized Cannon used as a Training Aid or "Toy" for a Wealthy Noble Child. ***From an old European Collection.

Price: SOLD

A FINE COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "2-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth, lightly oxidized surfaces. Of American made, as is slightly irregular, in its shape and is made with an prominent medial seam. Of solid-shot design and approx. 2" in diameter. In overall fine untouched condition with generally smooth, dark-colored, iron surfaces with an untouched age patina and some scattered light pitting and oxidation. Evident signs of use/firing with a minor impact-mark and surfaces scrapes-- from contact. A very nicely preserved example of an American Revolutionary War Period American made "2-Pounder" Solid-Shot Cannon Ball, ca. 1770.

Price: $575.00

A VERY RARE FRENCH & INDIAN/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR USED ENGLISH "24-POUNDER" "BROAD ARROW MARKED" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1760 (EX. FORT ERIE, ONTARIO): In overall very good+ sound condition with richly toned and lightly oxidized iron surfaces. Of solid shot configuration with an approx. 6" diameter with a well-defined medial casting-seam and pointal-sprue, on its base. In overall very good+ condition with light to moderate surface pitting and a clearly struck, large-size "Broad Arrow" marking, denoting English govt. manufacture. Choice dark-colored brown/tan patina with a visible casting pointal and various abrasions, patches of roughness, traces of internment and surface-pitting. A Very Rare & Authentic French & Indian/American Revolutionary War Used English Broad Arrow Marked 24-Pounder Cannon Ball, ca. 1760. ***Found in waters of Fort Erie, on the Canadian/US Border. For similar type examples, please see G. C. Neumann's & F. Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia...".

Price: $2,575.00

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD “6-POUNDER” SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1779 (EX. SULLIVAN'S EXPEDITION): In overall very good untouched (excavated) condition with dark-colored & pitted iron surfaces. Of mid-18th Century solid shot configuration with an evident medial seam and approx. 3 1/4" in diameter. In very good+ excavted condition with smooth & untouched, brown-colored iron surfaces with light scattered surface discoloration, minor casting imperfections and a deeply toned age patina with minor "impact dents". A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period “6-Pounder” Cannon Ball, ca. 1770s. ***Accompanied by a "Letter of Provenance" stating its discovery at the site of the "Sullivan Expedition", of Upstate, NY (1779).

Price: HOLD

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR “TWELVE-POUNDER” SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL: In overall very good+, smooth and untouched condition with dark-colored iron surfaces. Of solid shot configuration and approx. 5" in diameter. In very good+/fine condition with light surface pitting/discoloration, minor casting imperfections and a deeply toned age patina. An authentic American Revolutionary War Period “12 Pounder” Cannon Ball, ca. 1770. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s & Frank Kravic’s: “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution”.

Price: $675.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "2-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770: In overall very good sound untouched condition with the oxidized surfaces from internment. Of American made, solid-shot configuration; and approx. 2" in diameter with evident casting-flaws, a distinct medial seam and minor laminations. In overall very good untouched condition with scattered light surface pitting and an untouched chocolate-brown age patina. Some minor abrasions and imperfections. A nice American Revolutionary War Period "2-Pounder" Cannon Ball, ca. 1770.

Price: $475.00

A FINE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR "1/2 lb.-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT/"GRAPE-SHOT" CANNON BALL, ca. 1860s: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth lightly oxidized iron surfaces. Of solid "Grape-shot" configuration and approx. 1" diameter. In fine condition with smooth dark-colored, iron surfaces. A very nice example of an original American Civil War "1/2-Pounder" "Grapeshot" Cannon Ball, ca. 1860sd. ***The type of small cannon ball used as a single projectile with a Small Deck/Swivel-Gun or in a group, as “Grape Shot” with a larger Cannon. Mounted a fine quality, turned and carved, reddish-brown-colored, lacquered, hardwood Display Stand.

Price: $225.00

A FINE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR "1 lb.-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770: In overall very good untouched condition with smooth lightly oxidized iron surfaces. Of solid shot configuration and approx. 1 1/2" in diameter. In fine condition with smooth dark-colored surfaces. A very nice example of an original 18th Century/Revolutionary War "1-Pounder" Cannon Ball, ca. 1770. ***The type of small cannon ball used as a single projectile with a Small Deck-Gun or in a group, as “Grape Shot” with a larger gun.

Price: $275.00

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR “SIX-POUNDER” SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL: In overall very good+, smooth and untouched condition with dark-colored iron surfaces. Of solid shot configuration and approx. 3 1/2" in diameter. In very good+/fine condition with light surface pitting/discoloration, minor casting imperfections and a deeply toned age patina. An authentic American Revolutionary War Period “6- Pounder” Cannon Ball, ca. 1770. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s & Frank Kravic’s: “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution”.

Price: $575.00

A VERY GOOD 19th CENTURY FILIPINO-MADE “VOC” MARKED SMALL-SIZE DECK-GUN/SWIVEL GUN w/ BRONZE CARRIAGE, ca. 1850: In overall very good untouched condition with deeply patinated, generally smooth, dark-toned, bronze surfaces. Somewhat coarsely cast, native Filipino-made, light-weight Bronze/Brass barrel with an integral rear sighting plane, a raised circular touch-hole/powder-pan and decorative turnings, at the muzzle, breech and mid-section. Additionally, cast with a raised, intertwined “VOC” marking for the famed “Dutch East India Co.”. Two (2) side-mounted trunions pins and a turned, bulbous breech with a solid cylindrical cabascle/handle. Flared, octagonal muzzle with a decoratively turned and embossed mouth, an integral fore-sight and a .60 caliber bore (pitted bore). In overall very good untouched condition with a deeply toned, brown-mustard age patina and patches of surface-oxidation throughout. Overall length 12 1/4". Mounted on its matching cast bronze carriage with toned surfaces, some patches of oxidation/verdigris and cast Bronze wheels and axels. A very nice and decorative, 19th Century, small-size, Filipino made Lantaka-type Bronze Swivel Gun/Cannon, ca. 1850. Of the type of small “Cannon” often used to defend Merchant/Trade Vessels. For additional information, please see G. C. Stone’s: “Construction and Decoration of Arms…”.

Price: $1,375.00

A VERY RARE 15th CENTURY GERMAN STONE CANNON BALL, ca. 1400s: In overall very good+ very sound & stable untouched condition. A Medium size, hand crafted, gray-colored stone (Granite?) with an approx. 6” diameter. In very good+ untouched condition with the only some minor surface abrasions, an old impact-dent/chip and the expected signs of use/age. Retains a smooth and fine patina. A very rare and authentic, 15th Century German Stone Cannon Ball, ca. 1390-1450. Weight: 9 lbs. A very early Stone projectile, from the infancy of firearms/cannons. *** From an old German Collection.

Price: $1,775.00

A FINE LATE 19th CENTURY CAST IRON TOY/MODEL CANNON & CARRIAGE, ca. 1890: In overall fine, untouched condition. Of typical late 18th century "Deck Cannon" style with a nicely cast iron, Four-Wheel, Naval-type “Deck” carriage with a nicely embossed Eagle w/ Cannon, on each side. The 6 1/4”, smoothbore, .41 caliber, cast iron barrel of typical late 18th century style with a flared, cannon-type, turned muzzle and body. The breech with a top-drilled "false" touch hole and a decorative ball type cascable: the bore not fully drilled-thru. The sides of the tube with two integral trunion pins. A nice example of a late 19th Century Toy/Model Cannon, ca. 1890. In fine untouched condition with smooth black-colored iron surfaces and little signs of use/wear. Overall length 8”.

Price: $350.00

A VERY RARE & ORIGINAL 17th/18th CENTURY LARGE SIZE "SLAVE ERA" BALL & CHAIN w/ LEG IRONS, ca. 1650-1770: Of likely American or European manufacture and of fine quality blacksmith make. Heavy, wrought-forged, 14 1/2", securing-chain made of forge-welded, oval and round rings/links: the end link with its large oval securing ring, for attachment to its original leg-shackle with turn-screw lock & key. The lock with its correct key, though appears to be slightly out of timing, as it will not open the hasp. Retains untouched and richly patinated iron surfaces with expected patches of discoloration and signs of use. Complete with its original, large-size, hand fashioned and heavy (approx. 20 lb.) Stone (Limestone) Ball with a large forged loop and leaded base-plug. In overall fine untouched condition and is complete with its original Ball, Leg-shackle, Chain and Lock and key. Retains generally smooth deeply tone iron surfaces with a dark age patination and evidence of use and wear. Overall length 33". Weight, approximately 25 lb. A very Rare Authentic example of a likely American made "Slave Era" Ball & Chain, dating to the height of the African Slave Trade Era, ca. 1650-1770. ***The type of historical antique rarely seen outside of Museum/Institutional Collections.

Price: HOLD

AN EXTREMELY RARE & EARLY "CRUSADER"/EARLY MEDIEVAL PERIOD 10TH-13TH CENTURY CERAMIC INCENDIARY HAND-GRENADE, ca. 900-1200 AD: In overall fine+ untouched "Museum Grade" condition with choice, smooth, gray-colored, glazed ceramic/earthenware surfaces. Of classic conical form with a pointed base and a tapered and turned neck with a central "fuse hole" with and old/later cord wick. Of incendiary "Hand Grenade form" with a central hollow/void for an incendiary "powder-charge" which often consisted of flammables, including "Greek Fire", naphtha, alcohol, sulfur, etc. In overall fine+ Museum condition with smooth glazed ceramic/earthenware surfaces with only light scattered abrasions and expected minor surface irregularities/pits-- from manufacture. An Extremely Rare "Crusader Period" Incendiary Hand-Grenade, ca. 900-1200 AD. Approx. Width 3 1/4” x Height 5". For very similar examples, please see, https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/02/18/grenade-found/ &. ***A Very Rare Incendiary "Hand-Grenade" and considered to be one of the First "True Hand-Held Firearms". In fine+ Museum Grade Condition.

Price: $1,975.00

A VERY RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD (FRENCH/GERMAN?) ARSENAL-MARKED "6-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1750: In overall very good+/fine sound condition with lightly oxidized, smooth, iron surfaces. Of typical solid shot configuration and approx. 3" in diameter, a distinct medial seam and a "pointal mark"-- from casting. In overall very good+/fine untouched condition with light casting-pocks, minor surface-pocks and a smooth, dark black-brown-colored age patina. Clearly Marked with a deeply struck French/German? Founder's/Arsenal Marking, within a triangular Cartouche. A Very Rare & Authentic American Revolutionary War Period "Marked" 6-Pounder Cannon Ball, ca. 1750.

Price: $1,775.00

VERY GOOD 16th-17th CENTURY 30-YEARS WAR MATCHLOCK/WHEELOCK-TYPE MUSKET/CARBINE BALLS, ca. 1600s: In overall very good+/fine excavated condition. Of approx. .65-.85 caliber. Untouched surfaces with heavy patination/oxidation and evidence of internment. In very good/fine excavated condition and some with evidence of being fired from a barrel of a smoothbore Musket. Excavated from a “Thirty Years War” Battlefield. Date to, ca. 1600s.

Price: $35.00 (Each)

A VERY RARE "PETER THE GREAT ERA" DEMIDOFF/DEMIDOV "ARSENAL/FOUNDRY" MARKED 17TH/18TH CENTURY RUSSIAN “FOURTEEN-POUNDER” SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1690: In overall very good+, smooth and untouched condition with dark-brown-colored iron surfaces. Of solid shot configuration and approx. 5 1/2" in diameter. In very good+/fine condition with light surface pitting/discoloration, minor casting imperfections and a deeply toned age patina. Marked with a deeply struck triangular Cartouche with a Cyrillic letter "D" for the Demidov/Demidoff Family Foundry/Arsenal, which was established by Nikita Demidov/Demidoff (1656-1725), who made Cannons, etc. for the Czar; and was made a "Nobleman" by "Peter the Great", in 1720. For more than Two Centuries the Demidov family Foundries continued its production of steel & manufacture of Russian Armaments etc.; and became the second most wealthy family in Czarist Russia. (For more information, please see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikita_Demidov & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demidov). An Authentic & Rare "Peter the Great Period"/17th Century Russian Arsenal/Foundry Marked "14-Pounder" Cannon Ball, ca. 1690. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's & Frank Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution."

Price: $1,875.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "2-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770s: In overall very good+ sound untouched condition with the smooth iron surfaces. Of sand-cast, solid shot configuration and approx. 2", in diameter with an pronounced medial seam and casting-pointal, as often seen on Colonial American made examples. In overall very good+ untouched condition with a smooth untouched chocolate-brown age patina. A nice, authentic Revolutionary War Period "2-Pounder" Cannon Ball, ca. 1770s.

Price: $375.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "2-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL, ca. 1770: In overall very good sound untouched condition with deeply patinated and heavily oxidized surfaces from internment. Of typical American made, solid shot configuration and approx. 2 1/4" in diameter. Pitted and oxidized cast-iron surfaces and in overall very good untouched condition with an untouched chocolate-brown age patina. Some traces of dirt in the pits and various minor abrasions. A nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period "2-Pounder" Cannon Ball, ca. 1770.

Price: $475.00

A VERY GOOD 17th/18th CENTURY SPANISH BRONZE "BEER MUG" SALUTING MORTAR, ca. 1680-1720: In overall very good sound untouched condition and of very nicely cast bronze with dark & untouched, deep gunmetal-toned, smooth bronze surfaces. Of likely provincial/Spanish Colonial (Filipino/S. American) manufacture with a sharp attention to overall detail. Classic "Beer Mug" form with an integrally cast "mug type" handle and a turned and flared/wide base with a pierced touch-hole and a working-period "spiked" touch-hole with an iron Rosehead Nail "spike". Slightly flared mouth with a large 2 1/4" bore. Overall length 4 1/2". Weight 12 lbs. A very nice example of a Late 17th/Early 18th Century Spanish/Spanish Colonial Bronze "Beer Mug" type saluting mortar, ca. 1680-1720.

Price: $1,975.00

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR "6-POUNDER" SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL (EX. BATTLE OF CASTINE, MAINE JULY, 1779): In overall very good sound condition with oxidized surfaces from internment. Of typical solid shot configuration and approx. 3 1/2" in diameter. In overall very good condition with light to moderate surface pitting, casting-pocks, minor surface-losses and a dark black-brown age patina. Some abrasions, patches of roughness and surface-flaking. Marked with an old white India ink "CASTINE/MAINE" marking. A nice, authentic Revolutionary War 8 Pounder Cannon Ball, ca. 1779. ***From the site of the “Battle of Castine” (July, 1779) in present-day Maine; and accompanied by a brief history of the battle.

Price: $875.00