Recent Lantaka Sales

This is a HUGE and fantastic original bronze rail cannon that dates from the the middle 1700's! It is a real museum piece and is in perfect condition.

It has great designs on entire barrel and a very rare flared muzzle! It is extremely ornate!

The massive and decorated capped swivel is intact. It also has a rear and large flower shaped middle "button type" aiming sight!

The scalloped muzzle and rare leaf designed on the breech is very unusual.

Origin: Brunei and made by Portuguese craftsmen.

Length: 66 inches long!

Weight: 165+ pounds!

Rare Bronze Swivel Cannon

Rail Cannon

This is a great original bronze rail cannon that dates from the middle 1700's!

Lantaka

It has a diamond design on on the barrel. It has a pair of rear sights, a middle sight, front sight and extremely dark patina from the age and being buried! The bore is one inch, length is 27 inches, and the weight is almost 15 pounds.

The rare decorated open swivel is intact and dates it well before the 1750's. Number: BB-01

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Bore: 1 inch
Condition: Perfect!!!
Origin: Brunei, Borneo

Extremely Rare Bronze Swivel Cannon

Bronze Lantaka cannon

This is a great original bronze rail cannon that dates from before the middle 1700's!

Asian cannon

It has extensive diamond designs on on the barrel. It has a pair of rear sights, a large decorated middle sight, a great split front sight and has dark green/brown patina from its age! The bore is one inch, length is 28 inches, and the weight is almost 18 pounds. Note: The fantastic decorations on this cannon!

The open swivel is intact and dates it well before the 1750's. Number: BB-03

Bore: 1 inch
Condition: Perfect!!!
Origin: Brunei, Borneo

Asian Bronze Rail Cannon

This is another great original bronze rail cannon that dates from the early 1700's!

It has a diamond design on on the barrel. It has a pair of rear sights, a front aiming sight, and very dark patina from the age! The bore is one inch and the weight is almost 15 pounds. The open and rare decorated swivel is intact and dates it well before the 1750's.
Bore: 1 inch

Length: 26 inches
Condition: Perfect!!!
Origin: Brunei

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Asian Bronze Shipwreck Rail Cannon

This is a great original bronze rail cannon that dates from the middle 1700's!

It has a diamond design on on the barrel. It has a pair of rear sights, a middle sight, and extremely dark patina from the age and being buried! The bore is one inch and the weight is almost 15 pounds. The rare decorated capped swivel is intact and dates it at about 1750.
Bore: 1 inch
Condition: Perfect!!!
Origin: Brunei

SOLD!

Shipwreck cannon

Asian Bronze Shipwreck Rail Cannon

This is a great original bronze rail cannon that dates from the middle 1700's!

It has a diamond design on on the barrel. It has a pair of rear sights, a middle sight, and extremely dark patina from the age and being buried in the sea in brackish water! The bore is one inch and the weight is almost 18 pounds. The rare decorated capped swivel is intact and dates it at about 1750. (Item #1782)
Bore: 1 inch

Length: 26 inches
Condition: Perfect!!!
Origin: Brunei
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Bronze Rail cannon that dates from the middle 1700's!

It has extensive diamond designs on on the barrel. Has a pair of rear sights, a middle sight, a large front sight, and very dark patina from its age! The bore is one inch and the weight is almost 15 pounds. The rare decorated swivel is intact.

Length: 26.5 inches
Bore: 1 inch
Condition: Perfect!!!
Origin: Brunei

Sold 7/02/2008

Fantastic 36 inch Lantaka Rail Cannon!

With Incredible Sea Horse lifting handles and a raised Crocodile!

Bronze Rail Cannon

Great diamond designs!

A pair of rear sights and large front sight!

Very ornate sea horse lifting handles!

Bore: 1 inch

Condition: Perfect!!!

Origin: Brunei

Capped swivels dating from about 1750.

Another Great 32 inch Lantaka Rail Cannon!

With Incredible Sea Horse lifting handles and a raised Crocodile!

Lantaka Bronze cannon

Great diamond designs!

A pair of rear sights and large front sight!

Scalloped Muzzle

Very ornate sea horse lifting handles!

Bore: 1 inch

Condition: Perfect!!!

Origin: Brunei

Capped swivels dating from about 1750.

Bronze Rail cannon

A great Bronze Rail Cannon that dates from the 1750's!

35 inches long - 1 inch bore

Weight 48 pounds

Very ornate Seahorse lifting handles!

Condition excellent - with dark patina and green highlights.

Sold June 1, 2008

Fantastic Asian Bronze Hand Cannon - Very Rare!

This is a very rare original antique 17th Century Asian hand cannon that is made of bronze. It is an absolute museum piece in this fine condition!

This cannon is in exceptionally good condition for its extreme age and there is NO DAMAGE or repairs. It includes the original wood and bamboo wrappings as well as the original swivel.

This large hand cannon is 19.5 inches long with the handle and the bronze cannon itself is 14 inches in length. The weight is about ten pounds. The diameter of the bore is 7/8 inch. There is a very dark and even bronze colored patina that shows is age.

The barrel is in good condition and it has been fired extensively!

In their day, these hand cannons were used for both individual protection and obligatory signals and salutes. The estimated age of this fantastic piece is about 350 to 450 years old.

Note: This cannon is not a toy or a model – but a genuine antique hand held Asian cannon that was used and fired extensively!

The origin of this cannon is from a private collection in SE Asia. A Certificate of Authenticity is included!

Priced to sell FAST at:$1,250 US$ plus the shipping

Sorry-Sold 1st day

Fantastic 51" Double Crocodile Lantaka Rail Cannon!

With Incredible Sea Horse lifting handles!

This is probably the best cannon of this type we have ever had.

This unbelievable bronze rail cannon is a absolute beauty and a museum piece. It is unique in our experience to find a cannon decorated in this way. It is 51.5 inches long and has a 1.6 inch bore. The weight is a massive 149 lbs. and it has a 5.25 inch diameter muzzle. Note: The great pair of raised rear sights with holes for a cover to protect the fuse and the dark honey colored patina. There is also a rare "double" touch hole (One still closed) so that it could still be used when the first one wares out from firings.

This cannon dates from about the 1750's and was probably cast in Portugal or in Brunei for the export trade in the Spice Islands as a presentation piece to a local chief. It has been extensively fired but is still in pristine condition. Note: The great condition of the detailed Sea Horse lifting handles! The price includes a Certificate of Authenticity and an export permit for an antiquity! Hurry, this one will sell QUICK! (#ARW-3AN)

Sorry - no longer available - awaiting export!

Fantastic 36 inch Lantaka Rail Cannon!

With Incredible Sea Horse lifting handles and a raised Crocodile!

Great diamond designs!

A pair of rear sights and large front sight!

Very ornate sea horse lifting handles!

Bore: 1 inch

Condition: Perfect!!!

Origin: Brunei

Capped swivels dating from about 1750.

The weight is 37.5 lbs.

An extremely rare Lantaka from Brunei!

This very rare Lantaka has a large flared muzzle. There is an animal rear sight, a double sword crest/money sign, a flower on the swivel and a very larger crocodile on the muzzle also forms the front sight. It weights in at 16.5 pounds and has a very rich dark patina.

Unbelievable 18th century matched Pair of

Bronze Rail Cannons!

HUGE 51 inches long!

Pair of huge bronze cannons

You will NEVER see another exactly matched pair of bronze Lantaka cannons like these outside of a museum!

Excellent 27 1/2 inch 1750's Bronze Lantaka

Great condition dating from the late 1600's to 1750 with very dark patina.

This great cannon has a pair of rear aiming sights as well as a middle and front sight. There extensive decorations on the whole cannon. It was buried for many years to avoid confiscation from the Japanese during the occupation of Borneo during world war II. It is very hard to find a rail cannon of this size these days.
Origin: Brunei, Borneo, South East Asia

Length: 27.5 inches

Bore: 1 inch

Weight: 19 pounds

Condition: Perfect!

Complete with attached swivel and rare split front sight!

Sorry Sold - Another one here soon this size!

A very nice 17/18th Century Bronze Cannon!

This Bronze Lantaka style rail cannon was just acquired from a private collector and it is in excellent pristine condition! It is 33 inches long, has a 1 inch bore, and has a nice and large front sight as well as a raised pair of rear aiming sights. There is a very large front flared muzzle (3.3" in diameter), a raised diamond crest with a button middle sight, and extensive decorations on the whole cannon. The swivel is quite heavy and complete, it is "open" , and in very good condition!
This cannon has a dark and even bronze colored patina.  The weight is 32 lbs. and it is dated about 1700! This beauty was recovered from Ambon in the Spice Islands of Indonesia. (ARW-73-ks)
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Wow! A Very Nice Bronze Signal Cannon!
Investment grade 1700's Portuguese Cannon! Hurry!
Length: 27.75 inches
Bore: 1 inch
Sorry - Sold!
A nice 31 inch Sea Horse and Crocodile Rail Cannon

This terrific Bronze Lantaka Rail Cannon is in perfect condition! It is 31 inches long and has a large raised front aiming sight as well as a pair of rear sights. The barrel is extensively decorated and there is very rich dark even "weathered" patina. The bore is 1.25 inches and this cannon dates from the middle 1700's. A Certificate of Authenticity and a export permit for an antiquity - issued by a South East Asian museum - is included in the sale! The weight is 37.5 lbs. (#421)
Sorry - Sold

Large & Unique Portuguese Signal Cannon!

This one is a REAL beauty and is 25.75 inches long, has a 1" bore, comes with a display stand, and an original cannon ball. Note the great raised middle sight and crest! This cannon dates from 1750 to about 1800 and was probably cast in Portugal for the export trade in the Spice Islands. It has been extensively fired. It has a very large front sight as well as the double rear sight and a raised four leaf crest. The swivel is capped and in fine condition. The price includes our Certificate of Authenticity as well as a export permit from a SE Asian Museum! The weight is 24 lbs. Hurry, it will sell QUICK!

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Fantastic 47 inch Crocodile Cannon!

A very large and extremely fine Brunei rail cannon that is in fantastic condition. It is 47.5 inches long and has a 1.75" muzzle. There are numerous decorations along the barrel including a rare large Crocodile at the back of the breech and the swivel is capped (Older). It has two large and detailed "Sea Horse" handles and another large Sea Horse for the front sight. The weight is 92 lbs. The patina is a rich honey bronze and it is in excellent condition without any damage whatsoever! (G28-47SH)

Sorry Sold

A Tremendous "Three Bird Salute Cannon"

This terrific Bronze Lantaka Rail Cannon is in perfect condition! It is 25.75 inches long and has three unique birds (Ducks?) for the raised front, middle, and rear sights. The barrel and even the swivel, are extensively decorated, and there is very rich dark even patina. The bore is 1 inch and this cannon dates from the late 1700's. A Certificate of Authenticity and a export permit for an antiquity - issued by a South East Asian museum - is included in the sale! The weight is 14 lbs. (Lan173)
SOLD

26 inch Bronze Lantaka

This Lantaka is in very good condition! It is 26 inches long and has very nice raised front - middle - rear sights. There is a large animal front sight, crests, and extensive decorations on the whole cannon. It has a very rich dark patina. The weight is 14 lbs. and is dated about 1750 to 1800! Recovered from the Banda Islands in Indonesia.

Estimated Age: 250 to 350 years Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia

Sorry - Sold

Hand-held Salute Lantaka

Cannon from Borneo!

This is a great hand-held salute cannon from the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is 250 to 350 years old and has been extensively fired. It is 15.4 inches ling, has a 3/4 inch bore, and weights 3.9 lbs. There is NO damage of any kind!

SOLD on eBay

Sold on Feb. 19 - 2004

Exceptional Bronze Lantakas

One 26 inch Lantaka now available!

Description: These two are NOT a matched pair but are the same size, color, and condition. The Lantakas are both 26 inches long, with a 1" bore, and weigh approximately 18 pounds each. They both have decorated swivels (rare), and very nice raised front - middle - rear sights. There is an animal front sight on one, crests, and very rich dark patina. Both are extensively decorated!
Both SOLD!

Estimated Age: 250 years Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia

Markings: None Damage: None
Note: The Lantaka below is now available at auction on eBay - click link below to bid!
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NOW: Antique Cannon Balls available for this cannon! Click here!

Hand carved hardwood display stands are available for these cannons!

29.5 inch Bronze Lantaka

This Lantaka is in very good condition! It is 29.5 inches long and has very nice raised front - middle - rear sights. There is an animal front sight, crests, and very rich dark patina. LK#29.5
Estimated Age: 250 to 350 years Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia
Sold on eBay February 6, 2004.

20.75 Inch 18th Century Brunei Lantaka

A small and extremely fine Brunei rail cannon that is in fantastic condition. It is 20.75 inches long and has a 1"+ muzzle. The back of the breach is extensively decorated. There are numerous decorations along the top of the barrel to the raised "button" middle sight and the swivel is also decorated (Rare). It has stylized "Sea Horse" handles and another Sea Horse for the front sight. The weight is 16 lbs. The patina is a rich dark bronze and it is in excellent condition without any damage whatsoever! (RYMC#20)

Note: The hardwood stand in NOT included in the sale and is NOT available!

But a new hand-carved stand is available for $30 with the purchase of this cannon!

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