501. Official 19th-century reproduction of a large, bronze cannon made by Burger in 1676. Approx. 800 lb., total length 8' 10", bore 3". This huge and very ornate bronze cannon was cast in the 1800s and is marked with “IOHANES BVRGER HUYS ME FECIT 1676,” as the original was made by John Burger in 1676. The original would sell in today’s market in excess of $100,000, so even the value of its still-antique replica is significant, especially since the material cost of 800 lb. of bronze alone is quite high! The artistry is incredible, with ornate grapevine-like decoration around the cascabel, between that and the “dolphin” lifting handles, even all the way to the muzzle, with trunnions and touchhole intact (presumably capable of firing), deeply patinated all over and without any porosity or damage. Note: shipping not available. Winning bidder must arrange to have this lot picked up in person at its current location in south Georgia.
Estimate: $12,500 - $15,000
498. Glass “case gin” bottle, English, early 1800s. 482 grams, same as above. As above but with slightly lower lip and somewhat sunken sides (also a little more translucent and without the seeding). Estimate: $80 - $120
502. Artillery saber, European (German?), 1850s?. A little over 2 lb., about 18" from tip to hilt and 1½” at its widest, the handle about 5¼” long and 3½” at its widest. This is really just an antique, and
499. Large set of European brass nested weights, early 1800s. Total weight about 1.95 kilograms, about 3½” in diameter and 2½” tall.
not a colonial artifact, but I couldn’t resist taking it on consignment, for the look of it just said “arrr, run ya through!” The brass handle is perfectly intact, and the steel blade is all there too but shows a series of old nicks that one can just picture being made in combat with another sword-wielding opponent (“clashing swords”). Estimate: $100 - $150
A massive set of cup-weights with six cups inside a big one weighing about ½ oz., 1 oz., 2 oz. (marked “2”), 4 oz. (marked “4”), 9 oz. (marked “9”), and 500 grams (marked “500 g”), the outer cup weighing about 1000 grams, all very well preserved and intact, with the latching bar also intact (but the lateral fastener is missing), probably missing the little ½-oz. plug that fits into the smallest cup and also all the cups a little bit light (hence the whole set is 50 grams under the stated “2 kg” marked on the lid), a very nice and sturdy display. Estimate: $250 $375 500. Small set of European brass nested weights, early 1800s. 432.2 grams total, overall about 1¾” tall and 2" in diameter. A beautifully preserved 1-lb. set of cupweights that nest inside one another (like Russian “matrioshki” dolls), consisting of a ½-oz. plug marked “1/2” inside cups of about ½, 1, 2, 4 and 8 oz. (but each a little bit off in exact weight), the outside cup marked “16” (for 16 oz. total) and with a bar across that latches onto the side. Sets like this abound, but rarely in this condition— perfectly functional, no parts missing or replaced, and especially with the fastening bar intact. Found in Central America. Estimate: $350 - $475
503. Gold wire-chain coin purse, probably Portuguese, ca. 1840-1870. 22.4 grams, approx. 19K+, about 3" x 2". While this antique artifact from Brazil may not have come from a shipwreck, it certainly evokes a grand period of South American history! The container of the purse consists of chain-links with 4 small balls below, with a heavy, 2"-wide clasp at the top with small ring attached for fastening to a chain or belt. One can just imagine a small handful of Brazilian “Joes” clanking around inside! Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
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