Post-medieval Iron Massive solid iron cannonballs (table cannon) - 3.2 cm (No reserve price)
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Two solid iron cannonballs for a hand cannon or small table/admiral's cannon from the 16th to 18th century, diameter about 32–33 mm, weight about 117–120 g, authentic/original, Post‑medieval culture, from a private collection in the Netherlands and found in the Maas river, not conserved.
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Description from the seller
These are two massive iron solid cannon projectiles (cannonballs) with a diameter of 32 mm, intended for a historical hand cannon or a small tabletop/admiral cannon from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Characteristics of the item
Dimensions: diameter (L) 3.2 cm / (R) 3.3 cm
Weight: (L) 117.45 grams / (R) 119.68 grams
Find location: dredger find in the river Maas in the 1960s
Condition: unrestored
Such small, solid balls (often referred to as larger caliber kartetskogels or shots for hand cannons/walbus) typically weigh between 110 and 130 grams at this diameter (depending on the exact iron or lead alloy). They were used by the nobility and burghers for private defense of estates and fortified houses.
Solid cast iron cannon balls (also known as full balls) contain no gunpowder or ignition and are essentially harmless in principle, because they cannot explode. They operated purely on kinetic energy (impact force).
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These are two massive iron solid cannon projectiles (cannonballs) with a diameter of 32 mm, intended for a historical hand cannon or a small tabletop/admiral cannon from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Characteristics of the item
Dimensions: diameter (L) 3.2 cm / (R) 3.3 cm
Weight: (L) 117.45 grams / (R) 119.68 grams
Find location: dredger find in the river Maas in the 1960s
Condition: unrestored
Such small, solid balls (often referred to as larger caliber kartetskogels or shots for hand cannons/walbus) typically weigh between 110 and 130 grams at this diameter (depending on the exact iron or lead alloy). They were used by the nobility and burghers for private defense of estates and fortified houses.
Solid cast iron cannon balls (also known as full balls) contain no gunpowder or ignition and are essentially harmless in principle, because they cannot explode. They operated purely on kinetic energy (impact force).
Shipping method: this lot will be shipped securely packed via DHL or UPS using Catawiki’s smart shipping
Details
Culture
Post-medieval
Century/timeframe
16e t/m 18e eeuw
Name of object
Massive solid iron cannonballs (table cannon)
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
See attached photos / description (condition)
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
3.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1971
Width
3.2 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
3.2 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
