Stand NOT Included

 

Lantakas were popular in the East Indies starting in the 16th
Century, where they were mounted on small ships as swivel guns. In smaller size, they also were considered a form of
currency. The small ones were not only intended for use as weapons, but were admired for their beauty.

Presented is a thirty inch cast bronze cannon of a Lantaka
with the sought after rare dolphin handles and alligator rear sight, and flared barrel. It is decidedly Indonesian
in style with raised floral designs at the front and rear, but the alligator and dolphins make it very special. It
has a yoke and pin which makes it a swivel gun for use on the bulwark of a ship. The extension at
the rear was to insert a wooden stock in the hollow tube for aiming. Its proportions follow that of a ship’s long gun. 

This weapon was used as a fighting gun, or as a
signaling device on board a ship.

 

LEGAL STATUS: Imported from Malaysia under Export License
Number 1240 dated 29 JUN 2007 issued by the Muzium Sarawak, Jabatan, in accordance with Section 11 of the Sarawak Cultural
Heritage Ordinance of 1993. Cleared by U.S. Customs on July 7, 2007.

CONDITION: The cannon has sight front and rear,
and a rich patina with golden green overtones. The trunnions are cast as part of the barrel which is traditional.
There are no mold marks, but there are the classic Indonesian floral and geometric designs which accompany the alligator rear
sight and dolphin handles. There is a crack at the end of the swivel pin, but the pin is secure. The touch hole
has a rim around it and is clear to the bore which runs the length of the barrel.

 This fine ancient example of a
Lantaka is being sold for display purposes only, and no attempt should be made to fire it.

 

DIMENSIONS: 30″ LOA    Bore 11/8″      WEIGHT: 28 lbs

Touch hole, alligator & dolphins

Overhead view of cannon

Crack in at the end of swivel pin

 

GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION: We guarantee that you must be satisfied on receiving your
purchase and our description is entirely accurate or your money back. The only conditions are that an email
authorization be obtained within three days, and that the item is returned in its original condition and packaging,
insured for its full value. Unfortunately, shipping charges are not included in this offer and are non-refundable unless due
to our error.

 

HISTORY: Usually the better quality cannons were cast in Holland, Europe and England starting in the 1600’s. These were
finer in detail, design, and quality then those that were made in the Spice Islands.  The small ones were intended
as a presentation piece, for personal protection in close in fighting, as a signaling device, or as a form of currency.
The quality of this casting indicates that its origin was in Indonesia from where it was likely made in the 17th Century. 

This represents an outstanding example of a ancient Lantaka with legal paperwork. Buy
this magnificent collector’s cannon Now!