A FINE GROUPING OF AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD (“NJ” COLLECTION-MARKED) BATTLEFIELD RELICS: AN AMERICAN SOLID-SHOT 4 lb. CANNON BALL & AN EARLY SHORTLAND PATTERN ENGLISH BROWN BESS BAYONET, ca. 1770s: American-made, “4 Pounder” Cannon Ball with evident casting flaws, surface-pocks, signs of use (impact crater) and dark untouched surfaces. In overall very good sound untouched condition with oxidized surfaces. Of Classic American made, crudely cast, solid shot configuration and approx. 3" in diameter: marked with a classic early type, stenciled, “N.J.”, Collection-marking, in white ink. Also accompanied by a similarly marked, Early type-- wide-blade, Shortland Pattern/2nd Model Brown Bess Bayonet, ca. 1770. In good+ “relic” condition with evident signs of “Battle use”. Retains untouched, russet toned, steel surfaces with its original length, 17”, Battle Damaged/bent?, Triangular-form blade. The socket of typical Brown Bess form-- damaged and missing its ring/lug-slot. In overall good untouched “relic” condition with the expected moderate surface pitting and an untouched brown age-patina. Some dirt in the pits and various marks/minor surface defects: the base of the blade with an old, stenciled, white-ink, “N.J.” Collection-marking, en suite with the Ball. Overall length, 17”. A nice grouping of authentic American Revolutionary War Battlefield relics with New Jersey Markings/likely Association, ca. 1770s.

Price: $1,100.00

EXTREMELY EARLY & RARE 14TH CENTURY ITALIAN OR SOUTH GERMAN CANNON, ca. 1390: In overall very good condition. Constructed much like a cooper's-barrel with the exterior comprised of a series of rings which secure the body's vertical iron stavs. Heavy reinforced base of wrought iron. The mouth/muzzle exploded during period of use. In overall very good untouched condition. This item was found in an ancient concrete block where it was used as "re-bar" and its surfaces exhibit vestiges of its burial. A very early cannon dating to the Medieval Era. Completely original and sound, the muzzle is sealed with oxidation and concrete and could be drilled clean. Overall length 22", weight 65lbs. Seldom seen outside of European Collections and one of the earliest cannons available on today's market. ***For a nearly identical example please see (Guns, by Dudley Pope).

Price: SOLD

17th CENTURY ITALIAN HAND/SALUTING MORTAR, ca. 1640: In overall very good sound untouched condition. Of robust round configuration, with 1" bore, cannon turnings at the midsection and muzzle. Reinforced base with simple touch-hole without powder-pan. Overall length 4 1/2". Weight approximately 8 lbs. A nice, authentic and inexpensive mortar from the 17th century.

Price: $375.00

A FINE 20th CENTURY REPRODUCTION MODEL/TOY CANNON, ca. 1960: In overall fine+, untouched condition. Of typical late 18th century style with a nicely bored and turned, 9”, smoothbore, .50 caliber, iron barrel/tube. Of typical late 18th century design with a flared cannon-type muzzle-ring, multiple turnings throughout, two side-mounted trunion-pins and a simple ball type cascable. In overall fine+ untouched condition with nicely toned and patinated, smooth, dark (gunmetal gray/black)surfaces with choice metal and little to no signs of use/wear. The top-mounted touch-hole with some light “flash burn” and the muzzle/bore, en suite. A nice example of a 20th century Toy/ Model cannon, ca. 1960. In overall fine+ condition with very smooth steel/iron surfaces and a nicely turned tube. A nice and decorative small-sized model cannon. Overall length 9”.

Price: $200.00

A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "SOLID SHOT" CANNON BALL, ca. 1770s: In overall very good sound untouched condition. Solid shot, 2 1/2" diameter, the expected irregularity and pitting and an untouched chocolate brown age patina overall. A nice, authentic, medium-sized, American Revolutionary War Period Cannon Ball, ca. 1770s..

Price: $275.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD 4 lb. SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALL w/ N. CAROLINA LOYALIST ASSOCIATION (EX. FLORA MACDONALD MANSION), ca. 1770s: In overall very good sound untouched condition with the expected 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 Revolutionary War 4 Pounder Cannon Ball, ca. 1770s. ***Found in 2007 along with several other Cannon Balls, outside the site of the Flora MacDonald Mansion in Montgomery County, N. Carolina; and accompanied by a letter of provenance and a brief history of the site.

Price: SOLD

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH/ENGLISH? 12 lb. MORTAR-TYPE CANNON BALL, ca. 1770: In overall very good+ sound untouched condition with moderately pitted and oxidized surfaces. A medium size Mortar-type, cannon-ball with an internal hollow/void for a powder-charge and a circular hole for a wooden-type stopper. In very good untouched condition with the expected surface pitting, russet-toned aged surfaces, a fine hole and casting flaws/minor voids. Of classic mid-18th century form. Untouched surfaces with evidence of internment and a rich chocolate brown age-patina with scattered pitting. A nice, authentic, unmarked example of an American Revolutionary War Period, French/English?, Mortar-type Cannon Ball, ca. 1770. Approx. diameter, 4 1/4”. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s & F. Kravic’s: “The Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution”, pg. 9.

Price: $575.00

A VERY RARE 15th CENTURY GERMAN STONE CANNON BALL, ca. 1400s: In overall very good sound untouched condition. A Medium size, hand crafted, Granite/Gneiss? ball with an approx. 5” diameter. In very good untouched condition with the expected surface abrasions, minor old chips, signs of use/age and a fine patina. Some surface flaws and small/tight hairlines. A very rare and authentic, 15th Century German Stone Cannon Ball, ca. 1450. A very early Stone projectile, from the infancy of firearms/cannons.

Price: $1,175.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD 4 lb. "SOLID SHOT" CANNON BALL, (FOUND IN MASS.), ca. 1770s: In overall very good sound untouched condition and of slightly crude/irregular American manufacture. Solid shot, approx. 3" diameter ball with the expected irregularity and minor scattered light discoloration and dark, smooth, steel surfaces. A nice, authentic, American-made Revolutionary War Period 4 lb. Cannon Ball, found in Massachusetts. Dates to, ca. 1770s.

Price: $375.00

A VERY NICE GROUPING OF AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD SOLID-SHOT CANNON BALLS & MORTAR-BALL FRAGMENT w/ MASSACHUSSETES PROVENANCE& 19TH CENTURY PAPER COLLECTION-TAG, ca. 1770s: (Includes an American 4 Pounder , another 1 Pounder and a large fragment from a Mortar-Ball). In overall very good sound untouched condition with the expected oxidized surfaces from internment. The balls of typical solid shot configuration and approx. 3" in diameter & 1 1/2", respectively: the fragment measures approx. 4' x 3 1/8" with matching untouched surfaces and is of classic irregular form. 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, grouping of authentic American Revolutionary War Period Cannon Balls, ca. 1770s. ***The 4 Pounder with two affixed 19th century paper collection tags: one with a "1008"collection-number and the other with a matching number and a "?hen, MASS." Provenance. A rare and early acquired grouping of American Revolutionary War Period Cannon Balls.

Price: $725.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD 4 lb. "SOLID SHOT" CANNON BALL, (FOUND IN MASS.), ca. 1770s: In overall very good sound untouched condition. Solid shot, approx. 3" diameter ball with the expected irregularity and pitting/surface roughness : an untouched chocolate brown age patina overall. A nice, authentic, American Revolutionary War Period Cannon Ball, found along with several other examples, in Massachusetts. Dates to, ca. 1770s.

Price: $350.00

A GOOD+ LATE 19th CENTURY BRASS MODEL/TOY CANNON, ca. 1880-1910: In overall good, untouched condition. Of typical late 19th/Early 20th century style with a cast, 6”, smoothbore, .45 caliber, brass barrel/tube of typical late 19th century design with a flared muzzle and a simple ball type cascable. The sides of the tube made without trunion pins. In overall good+ untouched condition with nicely toned and patinated, smooth, brass surfaces with some scattered handling marks abrasions and signs of use/wear. The top-mounted touch-hole with “flash burn” and the muzzle/bore, en suite with a light verdigris patina. A nice example of a Post-Civil War Period child’s toy/ model cannon, ca. 1880-1910. In overall good+/very good condition with generally smooth brass surfaces and scattered handling marks, minor abrasions and signs of use/wear. A nice and decorative small-sized cannon. Overall length 6”..

Price: $150.00

EARLY TO MID 16th CENTURY ITALIAN/GERMAN "BEER MUG" CANNON BREECH, ca. 1525-1550: In overall very good+ untouched condition with chocolate brown surfaces having some light discolration and scattered moderate pitting. The cylindrical body of heavy, hand forged, iron construction with a reinforced ringed breech and a large touch-hole: 1.5"+ off center bore with thick side-walls. Missings its "Beer Mug" type handle with evidence of minor damage where it had once been affixed. In overall very good untouched condition. The expected hand-forged roughness, generally smooth, brown surfaces, some minor damage (noted) and general signs of use: pitting and wear. A rare and authentic, early to mid 16th century, iron, cannon breech/powder-chamber for an early breech loading artillery piece. Overall length 8 1/2", weight 15lbs. ***For a similar example please see "Guns", by Dudley Pope.

Price: $1,150.00

A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "SOLID SHOT" CANNON BALL, Ex BATTLE OF CROWN POINT, ca. 1770s: In overall very good sound untouched condition. Solid shot, 2 1/2" diameter, the expected irregularity and pitting and an untouched chocolate brown age patina overall. The body with an old white ink “Crown Point” marking. A nice, authentic, medium-sized, American Revolutionary War Period Cannon Ball, ca. 1770s.

Price: $325.00

A VERY GOOD LATE 19th CENTURY BRASS MODEL CANNON & CARRIAGE, ca. 1880-1910: In overall very good, untouched condition. Of typical late 19th century style with a cast brass carriage with simply etched surfaces and screw fastened body: a replaced sidebolt and missing its rear cross-pin. The 9 1/2”, smoothbore, .63 caliber, brass barrel of typical late 19th century design with a flared muzzle and a simple ball type cascable, of earlier form. The sides of the tube with two integral trunion pins. Mounted on its original, Wheeled, cast brass, two (2) piece, screw fastened carriage with an untouched age patina, en suite with the cannon. The spoke wheels with matching surfaces and very good round spokes with peened hubs: some patches of verdigris. A nice example of a Post Civil War Period child’s toy/working model cannon, ca. 1880-1910. Very good bore and touch-hole (currently mounted upside down in its carriage). In overall very good condition with generally smooth brass surfaces and scattered handling marks, minor abrasions and signs of use/wear. A nice and decorative model cannon. Overall length 17.

Price: SOLD

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 original, 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: SOLD

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH? 50 lb. MORTAR-TYPE CANNON BALL, ca. 1770: In overall very good+ sound untouched condition. A Very Large Mortar-type, cannon-ball with a hollow/void for a powder-charge and stopper. In very good untouched condition with the expected surface pitting and evident casting flaws. Of classic mid-18th century form with an untouched chocolate brown age-patina with light scattered pitting. Some minor casting flaws and expected surface pits with generally smooth surfaces. A nice, authentic, very large Revolutionary War Period, approx. 50 lb., French?, Mortar-type Cannon Ball, ca. 1770. Approx. diameter, 9”. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s & F. Kravic’s: “The Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution”.

Price: $975.00