Post-medieval Iron Massive solid iron cannonballs (table cannon) (No reserve price)
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This post-medieval pair of solid iron cannonballs, measuring 30 mm in diameter, dates from the 16th to 18th century and was intended for a hand cannon or small table cannon.
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Description from the seller
These are two massive iron solid shot (cannonballs) with a diameter of 30 mm, intended for a historical hand cannon or a small type of tabletop/admiral’s cannon from the 16th to 18th century.
Object features
Dimensions: diameter (L) 3.0 cm / (R) 3.0 cm
Weight: (L) 110.55 grams / (R) 108.58 grams
Findspot: metal-detected find in the river Meuse, 1960s
Condition: not conserved
Such small, solid balls (often referred to as larger-caliber kartets balls or balls for hand cannons/walbusses) typically weigh between 100 and 130 grams at this diameter (depending on the exact iron or lead alloy). They were used by the nobility and burghers for the private defense of manors and fortified houses.
Solid cast iron cannonballs (also known as solid shot) contain no gunpowder or ignition and are essentially harmless, because they cannot explode. They rely purely on kinetic energy (impact force).
Shipping method: this lot will be excellently packaged and shipped via DHL or UPS using Catawiki’s smart shipping.
These are two massive iron solid shot (cannonballs) with a diameter of 30 mm, intended for a historical hand cannon or a small type of tabletop/admiral’s cannon from the 16th to 18th century.
Object features
Dimensions: diameter (L) 3.0 cm / (R) 3.0 cm
Weight: (L) 110.55 grams / (R) 108.58 grams
Findspot: metal-detected find in the river Meuse, 1960s
Condition: not conserved
Such small, solid balls (often referred to as larger-caliber kartets balls or balls for hand cannons/walbusses) typically weigh between 100 and 130 grams at this diameter (depending on the exact iron or lead alloy). They were used by the nobility and burghers for the private defense of manors and fortified houses.
Solid cast iron cannonballs (also known as solid shot) contain no gunpowder or ignition and are essentially harmless, because they cannot explode. They rely purely on kinetic energy (impact force).
Shipping method: this lot will be excellently packaged and shipped 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
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
