A cute little bombard

fernando · 27th October 2010, 03:18 PM

Just arrived from Peru.
The tiniest barrel i have come across: 7,5 X 7 cms. The bore, showing irregular walls, measures around 30 mm.
Forged bronze, with a genuine patina and some slight verdigris spots.
It might have been used, judging by the touch-hole imperfections.
Seller dated it XVII century. This is possible, but i will submit to better judgements.
There are some grid marks on the back of the body.
I wonder whether these things were brought over by Spaniards or were actually forged locally.
So how should i situate it ... meaning how should i name it; Colonial or Spanish-colonial?
Coments will be much welcome

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27th October 2010, 03:18 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	A cute little bombard Just arrived from Peru. The tiniest barrel i have come across: 7,5 X 7 cms. The bore, showing irregular walls, measures around 30 mm. Forged bronze, with a genuine patina and some slight verdigris spots. It might have been used, judging by the touch-hole imperfections. Seller dated it XVII century. This is possible, but i will submit to better judgements. There are some grid marks on the back of the body. I wonder whether these things were brought over by Spaniards or were actually forged locally. So how should i situate it ... meaning how should i name it; Colonial or Spanish-colonial? Coments will be much welcome . Attached Images