1640s Fish Tale Musket

[CRUSADER]

Although I have too many great finds to choose from, this one normally creates the biggest buzz whenever I do local displays. People seem to like it more than the gold coins.
It's similar to the 18th C Cannon's, in that it was a working miniture. Able to be loaded with black powder & let off a bang as an after dinner entertainment (better than a party popper). This 17th C example was not so much a toy for a kid but for the refined Gentleman.

I have only found this 1, they are fairly scarce, and more importantly rare in this great condition. They are highly sort after & collectors pay a good price, compared to most UK artifacts.

 

[mamabear]

I understand the draw to this artifact! what an incredible find! I am beginning to think that perhaps you & Crudad are the treasures.

 

[birdman]

That was a cherished item for some child back then.Totally awesome find.

 

[CRUSADER]

That was a cherished item for some child back then.Totally awesome find.

Not sure if you skim read it, but unless you were Lord Fauntleroy, this was a far too expensive toy for a kid. Not impossible, just highly unlikely.

 

[birdman]

Got ya, . Amazing recovery nonetheless, I bunched it with the cannons but I see it is much rarer.

 

[CRUSADER]

They are classed as 'Petronels', if you want to research. Yes much rarer.

 

[kuger]

...not to mention not many children were allowed gun powder let alone a source of ignition!!

Stupendous little piece Cru!!!Thanks for sharing

 

[wakeforce139]

Awesome find, curious how you came upon it?

 

[CRUSADER]

Awesome find, curious how you came upon it?

Dug it from a ploughed field.

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[g-olden years]

​Fascinating find! You must've been walking on air the whole next week after digging that musket! Andi