Bronze cannon breech?

cornelistromp · 2nd August 2014, 12:02 PM

I don't think it is a breech block from a breech loading cannon.
Breech blocks don't have/need reinforcing rings and the mouth of the block must be conical/tapering to to obtain a good seal.
I believe it is a thunder mug, but probably a early one 17th, 18thC . see large picture.

best,
Jasper

fernando · 2nd August 2014, 07:24 PM

Geat input and examples, Jasper.
After all, i wasn't that wrong

Shakethetrees · 4th August 2014, 02:30 AM

Michael,

I will try to get some larger photos for you, but it may be a while before I can set up, as I'm still involved in moving!

Shakethetrees · 6th August 2014, 10:29 PM

Michael,

Good luck, and our thoughts are with you in your recent troubles.

I hope everything is resolved quickly and that ultimately some functionary snaps out of this insanity and listens to common sense!

2nd August 2014, 12:02 PM	#1
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,071	I don't think it is a breech block from a breech loading cannon. Breech blocks don't have/need reinforcing rings and the mouth of the block must be conical/tapering to to obtain a good seal. I believe it is a thunder mug, but probably a early one 17th, 18thC . see large picture. best, Jasper Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 2nd August 2014 at 12:28 PM.

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2nd August 2014, 07:24 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Geat input and examples, Jasper. After all, i wasn't that wrong

4th August 2014, 02:30 AM	#3
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	Michael, I will try to get some larger photos for you, but it may be a while before I can set up, as I'm still involved in moving!

6th August 2014, 10:29 PM	#4
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	Michael, Good luck, and our thoughts are with you in your recent troubles. I hope everything is resolved quickly and that ultimately some functionary snaps out of this insanity and listens to common sense!