COMPLETE AND PERFECT 15TH CENTURY SANDSTONE STONE CANNONBALL FROM THE
Eastern Europe (site to be
disclosed to buyer only)
AGES: 15TH CENTURY A.D.
This is a unique
artifact of Medieval European history in perfect form. It is
a complete and intact SANDSTONE stone cannonball from the Eastern European
Middle Ages. A cache of these was discovered in a buried Medieval
armory long ago in Eastern Europe during the construction of a bridge
(The specific location to be disclosed to buyer only to protect the
site). In this cache, two kinds were found but in the same caliber
- some in granite and others in a reddish cream sandstone. We acquired this
specimen from an old German private collection and
while it is possible to sometimes find broken or partial specimens of
these, this is the first time
we have seen such an occurrence where one can acquire such intact and complete specimens
on the open market.
Microscopic examination shows irrefutable mineral and sediment deposits
that attest to its age. Absolutely a must for a well-diversified
weapons of ancient and middle age history.
Cannonballs from later periods are common
the days of knights in armor, castles and jousting, such a
specimen is truly a great and RARE find. Because of the nature of this
specimen having never been fired, the preservation and condition is as
good as it gets. Two types of stone cannonballs were found at the
site - granite and sandstone. It is likely that the granite ones
were more effective due to their harder nature and better ability to
withstand impact. During this period, metallic cannonballs were
not yet popular and were expensive compared to stone examples.
This remarkable and authentic Middle Ages stone cannonball is
AS FOUND and has NO REPAIR OR RESTORATION.
EXAMPLE IN PERFECT PRESERVATION OF A GENUINE STONE CANNONBALL FROM THE
DAYS OF KNIGHTS AND CASTLES!!!
Actual Item - One Only