Medieval Sandstone Rare stone cannonball / cannonball - Rare medieval (sand)stone cannonball - 73 mm (No reserve price)
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Rare medieval sand-stone cannonball dating from the 14th to 16th century, height 73 mm, weight 360 g, originating from the Netherlands and from a private collection, condition intact.
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Description from the seller
This is a medieval stone cannonball (also known as a steenkogel). This type of ammunition was intensively used in the Low Countries between 1350 and 1550. They were hand-cut by stonemasons from solid natural stone to be fired with early, heavy siege guns such as bombards, stone mortars, or early mortars.
Dimensions: D= 73 mm
Weight: 360.21 grams
Material: sandstone
Find spot: Netherlands
Condition: intact
Production: Before the invention of efficient cast-iron techniques in the late 15th century, natural stone was the only material large enough to be used for the massive bores of early cannons.
Design tactic: Stone balls were lighter than iron, allowing them to be fired over city wall barriers with relatively little gunpowder (which at the time was still very expensive and weak).
When impact, the stone often shattered into razor-sharp splinters, causing additional damage.
Materials types: Depending on the region, they were carved from local or imported stone varieties such as limestone, trachyte, sandstone, or sometimes even granite cobbles.
Shipping method: this lot will be shipped in excellent packaging via DHL or UPS using Catawiki's Smart Shipping.
This is a medieval stone cannonball (also known as a steenkogel). This type of ammunition was intensively used in the Low Countries between 1350 and 1550. They were hand-cut by stonemasons from solid natural stone to be fired with early, heavy siege guns such as bombards, stone mortars, or early mortars.
Dimensions: D= 73 mm
Weight: 360.21 grams
Material: sandstone
Find spot: Netherlands
Condition: intact
Production: Before the invention of efficient cast-iron techniques in the late 15th century, natural stone was the only material large enough to be used for the massive bores of early cannons.
Design tactic: Stone balls were lighter than iron, allowing them to be fired over city wall barriers with relatively little gunpowder (which at the time was still very expensive and weak).
When impact, the stone often shattered into razor-sharp splinters, causing additional damage.
Materials types: Depending on the region, they were carved from local or imported stone varieties such as limestone, trachyte, sandstone, or sometimes even granite cobbles.
Shipping method: this lot will be shipped in excellent packaging via DHL or UPS using Catawiki's Smart Shipping.
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
14e t/m 16e eeuw
Name of object
Rare stone cannonball / cannonball - Rare medieval (sand)stone cannonball
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Sandstone
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
See attached photos / description (condition)
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
73 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1971
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
