1838

Bronze breech block, probably Spanish, 1700s.

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts / Non-wreck Artifacts Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 375.00 USD
Bronze breech block, probably Spanish, 1700s.
All items are genuine unless noted. Most shipwreck coins and artifacts come with a certificate of authenticity (please check the description for each item). By bidding in this auction you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions posted here.
Bronze breech block, probably Spanish, 1700s. 29-1/4 lb, 9-1/2" long and 4" in diameter. In the days before canister shells, certain cannons were loaded by means of this tool (which looks like a small cannon), into which shot and powder were pre-packed and kept on hand, to be quickly inserted into the breech of the cannon and fired directly. This example has a simple 5" x 3" handle and tiny touch-hole near the flat bottom, which has a protrusion on side for locking, the whole surface lightly corroded and dark but slightly brassy in color.