Post-medieval Iron Massive cannonball / solid shot (dredging find, North Sea) - Massive iron cannonball, North Sea - 11.3 cm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Peter Reynaers
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Estimate € 200 - € 250
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This post-medieval solid iron cannonball, dredged from the North Sea, dates from the 15th to 17th century and measures 11.3 cm in diameter.
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Description from the seller
This is a solid iron cannonball. This type of ammunition was used worldwide from the late Middle Ages to the 17th century in sieges and naval battles.
Dimensions: 11.3 cm (diameter)
Weight: 5196 grams
Finding place: seabed find North Sea, 1970s
Condition: intact - not conserved
Solid cast iron cannonballs (also called solid shot) contain no gunpowder or fuse and are essentially harmless, because they cannot explode. They relied purely on kinetic energy (impact force).
Material and texture: The object has a rough, corroded surface with clear rust spots and pits (pitting). This points to a long period buried in soil or underwater.
Form: The ball is almost perfectly spherical, which is characteristic of solid iron projectiles (solid shot) intended to breach walls or strike through enemy lines.
Size: This cannonball is 11.3 cm in diameter and was fired with a field cannon or a smaller ship's cannon.
Shipping method: this lot is excellently packed and shipped via DHL or UPS through Catawiki's Smart Shipping
This is a solid iron cannonball. This type of ammunition was used worldwide from the late Middle Ages to the 17th century in sieges and naval battles.
Dimensions: 11.3 cm (diameter)
Weight: 5196 grams
Finding place: seabed find North Sea, 1970s
Condition: intact - not conserved
Solid cast iron cannonballs (also called solid shot) contain no gunpowder or fuse and are essentially harmless, because they cannot explode. They relied purely on kinetic energy (impact force).
Material and texture: The object has a rough, corroded surface with clear rust spots and pits (pitting). This points to a long period buried in soil or underwater.
Form: The ball is almost perfectly spherical, which is characteristic of solid iron projectiles (solid shot) intended to breach walls or strike through enemy lines.
Size: This cannonball is 11.3 cm in diameter and was fired with a field cannon or a smaller ship's cannon.
Shipping method: this lot is excellently packed and shipped via DHL or UPS through Catawiki's Smart Shipping
Details
Culture
Post-medieval
Century/timeframe
15e t/m 17e eeuw
Name of object
Massive cannonball / solid shot (dredging find, North Sea) - Massive iron cannonball, North Sea
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
11.3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1984
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.
