Bronze cannon (Spanish? 9-pounder) on carriage by Dr. E. Lee Spence $25,000.00
Bronze, 9-pounder, cannon (European, most likely Spanish, pre-1750), on custom display carriage. This cannon is believed to be well over 260 years old and is not safe for firing. It was salvaged many years ago from an unidentified shipwreck in the Philippines. At some point in its past, someone attempted to cut its cascabel off, but it is still solidly attached. Due to submersion in saltwater, the small iron cross pieces that held the bore during casting of the bronze have been rusted away. The cannon is mounted on a naval style carriage that was custom made for the cannon’s display. This would be great piece for home, office or museum display and is currently sitting in Dr. Spence’s living room.
European 9 Pounder Cannon details
Length = 48 inches (122 cm)
Bore Diameter = 4 inches (10 cm)
Breech Diameter = 8 1/2 inches (22 cm)
Cannon Diameter at Trunnions = 7 inches (18 cm)
Cannon Width at Trunnions = 14 inches (36 cm)
Cannon Diameter at Chase = 6 inches (16 cm)
Trunnion Diameter = 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Trunnion Length = 3 1/2 (9 cm)
Total Cannon Weight (estimate) = More than 250 lbs (113+ kilograms)
Cannon Carriage Dimensions:
Length = 44 inches / 112 cm
Height = 18 1/2 inches / 47 cm
Width = 20 inches / 51 cm
Dr. Spence poses by this cannon at the opening of the Greenwood Museum’s 2009 exhibit of some his artifacts and treasure.
