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Cannon Ball 15lb French Circa 1545
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
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Cannon Ball 15lb French Circa 1545

Pre 16th century
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The Battle of the Solent, on 19th July 1545, is one of those events in history that had the potential to be very important, but is pretty much unknown. Indeed, many people who live near the Solent probably would never have heard of this battle on their doorstep if it weren’t for the loss of the Mary Rose, and her recovery in 1982. This cannon ball was recovered from the Solent back in 1984 showing some damage, it was reputed that a French cannon ball sunk the Mary Rose not the English account at the time, a very rare and important item from history, a must for any naval historian or collector.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Antique French Cast Iron Cannonball to a period before the 16th Century.

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The Battle of the Solent, on 19th July 1545, is one of those events in history that had the potential to be very important, but is pretty much unknown.
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Indeed, many people who live near the Solent probably would never have heard of this battle on their doorstep if it weren’t for the loss of the Mary Rose, and her recovery in 1982.
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

This cannon ball was recovered from the Solent back in 1984 showing some damage, it was reputed that a French cannon ball sunk the Mary Rose not the English account at the time, a very rare and important item from history, a must for any naval historian or collector.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Antique French Cast Iron Cannonball to a period before the 16th Century.

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SA1215652
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DBSS
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
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A spherical 16th-century cast iron cannonball featuring a pitted, oxidised brown surface with light mineral encrustation.
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Archive I A spherical 16th-century cast iron cannonball featuring a pitted, oxidised brown surface with light mineral encrustation.

CANNON BALL 15LB FRENCH CIRCA 1545

Archive II A spherical 16th-century cast iron cannonball featuring a pitted, oxidised brown surface with light mineral encrustation. View II
Archive III A spherical 16th-century cast iron cannonball featuring a pitted, oxidised brown surface with light mineral encrustation. View III
Archive IV A spherical 16th-century cast iron cannonball featuring a pitted, oxidised brown surface with light mineral encrustation. View IV
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Warwickshire
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A spherical 16th-century cast iron cannonball featuring a pitted, oxidised brown surface with light mineral encrustation.
CANNON BALL 15LB FRENCH CIRCA 1545
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A spherical 16th-century cast iron cannonball featuring a pitted, oxidised brown surface with light mineral encrustation.
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During the 16th century, military technology transitioned from stone projectiles to cast iron solid shot, dramatically increasing the destructive power of siege and naval artillery across Europe.

Iron projectiles were produced by pouring molten pig iron into two-part sand or clay moulds, leaving a characteristic raised seam and slight surface irregularities after cooling.

Authenticity is determined by assessing the specific weight-to-diameter ratio, surface pitting consistent with long-term oxidisation, seam lines from historical casting methods, and physical wear patterns.

Heavy iron relics function as grounding decorative accents, frequently displayed on sturdy wooden bookshelves, within curios cabinets, or alongside leather-bound volumes in study spaces.

Iron artifacts should be kept in low-humidity environments to prevent active corrosion, dusted with a dry soft brush, and occasionally sealed with microcrystalline wax to stabilize the surface patina.
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