RARE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE SWIVEL CANNON.

RARE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE SWIVEL CANNON. This rare 1/2 Pounder made between 1746-1755 by Dutch master gunfounder Jan Verbruggen at Enkhuizen and is one of only 3 surviving guns known to have been made by him. This particular gun weighs 161 pounds including iron yoke and measures about 39″ from muzzle to end of round casabel. This cannon is mounted on an iron yoke and has an iron rod attached to casabel, which was used to aim and maneuver tube. The iron swivel yoke and “steering rod” are well forged and typical of the period. This cannon shot a 1-3/4″ smooth projectile and was probably used on a ship or rampart. There are four raised bands between the flared muzzle and the flared breech as can be seen in pictures, very similar to 6 and 9 pounders of the era that were for field use. This cannon bears the maker’s markings “I.V.B.” is faintly marked on the breech ring, also a 3/4″ proof mark of Enkhuizen that is indiscernible along with a 6″ stippled shield that has the number 131 above it. Verbruggen is best known for his work in the foundry at Woolrich, England where he cast guns for the British during the American Revolution. This cannon came out of New York area. CONDITION: Tube overall is well patinated with verdigris, dirt and pitting. Vent hole is a bit wallowed out. Iron hardware is sound and overall brown, pitted and rusted. Markings are only partially discernible as can be seen in pictures. 4-44102 JS178 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2339	$12,075.00	RARE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE SWIVEL CANNON. This rare 1/2 Pounder made between 1746-1755 by Dutch master gunfounder Jan Verbruggen at Enkhuizen and is one of only 3 surviving guns known to have been made by him. This particular gun weighs 161 pounds including iron yoke and measures about 39″ from muzzle to end of round casabel. This cannon is mounted on an iron yoke and has an iron rod attached to casabel, which was used to aim and maneuver tube. The iron swivel yoke and “steering rod” are well forged and typical of the period. This cannon shot a 1-3/4″ smooth projectile and was probably used on a ship or rampart. There are four raised bands between the flared muzzle and the flared breech as can be seen in pictures, very similar to 6 and 9 pounders of the era that were for field use. This cannon bears the maker’s markings “I.V.B.” is faintly marked on the breech ring, also a 3/4″ proof mark of Enkhuizen that is indiscernible along with a 6″ stippled shield that has the number 131 above it. Verbruggen is best known for his work in the foundry at Woolrich, England where he cast guns for the British during the American Revolution. This cannon came out of New York area. CONDITION: Tube overall is well patinated with verdigris, dirt and pitting. Vent hole is a bit wallowed out. Iron hardware is sound and overall brown, pitted and rusted. Markings are only partially discernible as can be seen in pictures. 4-44102 JS178 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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