Antique Portuguese Bronze Ships Rail Cannon Lantaka Circa 1750 - $2,700 - (Homosassa, FL)

This bronze Lantaka was brought to the US by a tourist in the early 1950's from Malay Archipelago. These were cast by the Portuguese and used as money to trade for spices. The inhabitants from these islands used them to ward off pirates trying to steal their cargo. This bronze Lantaka is about 32 inches long with about a 1 inch bore and weighs 38 lbs. The base weighs 21 lbs. and is 6 inches by 7 inches and is made of some type of stone. The Lantaka has nice patina and as you can see in the photos part of the sight is broken and has normal wear overall to the cannon and stone base. This Lantaka is authentic and not a reproduction. The previous owner used to fire it on the 4th of July and scare the H--- out of his neighbors! This item needs to be shipped in two packages. One will be 40 lbs and the package will be 40' x 8"x8". the other will be 25lbs and the package will be 12" x 12". Please wait for invoice from me before you paying so that I can calculate the shipping. I only charge actual fees charged by post office. Email all questions.

Posted in Homosassa, FL, Antiques
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