Cannon Ball Collection

Zazel / Human Cannonball
Zazel at the Royal Aquarium, London. " A beautiful Lady shot from a monstrous cannon." This is thought to be the earliest photograph of a human cannonball act

Enormous Russian cannon, 1800s
Russian artillery, the " Tsar Puska, " or emperor cannon, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

COFFEE LABEL, c1863. Label for Uncle Sams Coffee, with Uncle Sam seated on a cannon, whittling, while stepping on a torn rebel flag. Engraving by Kilburn & Mallory, c1863

CANNONS, 1575. Bombards mounted on mobile gun-carriages: wood engraving from Georg von Frundsbergs Kriegsbuch
CANNONS, 1575. Bombards mounted on mobile gun-carriages: wood engraving from Georg von Frundsbergs " Kriegsbuch, " published in 1575 at Frankfurt

Napoleon Museum, Monaco-Veille, Monaco, Europe

Engraving depicting John Holtum stopping a cannon ball in flight
5308576 Engraving depicting John Holtum stopping a cannon ball in flight; (add.info.: Engraving depicting John Holtum stopping a cannon ball in flight)

American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile
3501345 American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile; Private Collection; (add.info.: British iron bar shot with spherical ends found near Fort Haldimand in the Thousand Islands)

Seven Years War- American Revolution, French pattern 1732 bronze mortar
3501352 Seven Years War- American Revolution, French pattern 1732 bronze mortar; Private Collection; (add.info.: French pattern 1732 bronze mortar); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

American Revolution, American bomb shell
3501350 American Revolution, American bomb shell; Private Collection; (add.info.: American 8" iron hollow bomb shell found near Fort Independence in the Bronx)

American Revolution, British bronze cohorn mortar captured at Stony Pt
3501346 American Revolution, British bronze cohorn mortar captured at Stony Pt; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info)

American Revolution, British bronze cohorn mortar captured at Stony Pt
3501347 American Revolution, British bronze cohorn mortar captured at Stony Pt; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info)

American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile
3501349 American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile; Private Collection; (add.info.: British iron bar shot with spherical ends found near Fort Independence in the Bronx , New York City)

American Revolution, American gunners calipers
3501348 American Revolution, American gunners calipers; Private Collection; (add.info.: American gunner's brass calipers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, 12th & 13th of April, 1861, pub
3468006 Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, 12th & 13th of April, 1861, pub. 1861 (colour litho) by American School

The Return of the Troops from Egypt, the Wounded in Haslar Hospital (engraving)
1061156 The Return of the Troops from Egypt, the Wounded in Haslar Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Troops from Egypt)

Political Quacks, or the Erfurth Copartnership commencing Business, pub
2966876 Political Quacks, or the Erfurth Copartnership commencing Business, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

A Quiet Night in the Batteries, plate from The Seat of War in the East
STC142012 A Quiet Night in the Batteries, plate from The Seat of War in the East, published by Colnaghi and Co. 1856 (colour litho) by Simpson

Washington in the 1860s - Ordnance Depot at City Point, 1861-65 (sepia photo)
STC354304 Washington in the 1860s - Ordnance Depot at City Point, 1861-65 (sepia photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The twin Dahlgren guns of the Monitors revolving turret (litho)
PNP253676 The twin Dahlgren guns of the Monitors revolving turret (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A View of the Bombardment of Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, 13th September 1814
3090438 A View of the Bombardment of Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, 13th September 1814, pub; 1819 (colour litho) by American School

Mr. B - "Seeking the Bubble reputation", from The Progress of a Midshipman
2562179 Mr. B - " Seeking the Bubble reputation", from The Progress of a Midshipman, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Post Captain from Costume of Great Britain, engraved by the artist, pub
XZL84065 Post Captain from Costume of Great Britain, engraved by the artist, pub. by William Millar and James Walker, 1807 (coloured etching) by Atkinson

Stopping a Cannon-Ball in its Flight (engraving)
3627994 Stopping a Cannon-Ball in its Flight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stopping a Cannon-Ball in its Flight)

Fr 22495 fol. 30 An attack on a town during the Crusades
EDI38965 Fr 22495 fol.30 An attack on a town during the Crusades, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

Frontispiece from Charles Hamilton Smiths Costumes of the Army of the British
1268387 Frontispiece from Charles Hamilton Smiths Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, aquatint by J.C

Prince Bismarck (engraving)
1060649 Prince Bismarck (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Bismarck. Illustration for The Graphic)

Defensive stone slingshot. Urquhart Castle. Loch Ness, Scotland

Early cannon used in battle, early 1500s
English artillery in action during the reign of Henry VIII. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

CIVIL WAR: UNION SUPPLIES. Union Army supply base at White House Landing along the Pamunkey River in Virginia. Photograph, May 1862

CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER. The barracks of Fort Sumter destroyed during bombardment from the Second Battle of Charleston Harbor. Photograph, September 1863

Fort Sumter artillery during the siege, 1861
Big guns of Fort Sumter returning fire from Fort Moultrie at the start of the Civil War, 1861. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cannonballs, Fort Moultrie, Charleston SC
Cannonballs at Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, Charleston harbor, South Carolina. Digital photograph at Fort Moultrie National Military Park

The royal flag of France flying over a French navy ship of the 18th century
KW415694 The royal flag of France flying over a French navy ship of the 18th century, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, published 1875 (colour litho) by French School

A Convict in the Toulon Penal Colony, engraved by De Moraine, c. 1845 (colour litho)
XIR180153 A Convict in the Toulon Penal Colony, engraved by De Moraine, c.1845 (colour litho) by Noel, Jules Achille (1810-81) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Sir Francis Drake (c. 1540-96) Watches the Loading of his Ship (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137053 Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-96) Watches the Loading of his Ship (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An antique cannon sits outside of the entrance to the officers quarters at Fort Vancouver in Vancouver Washington, USA

Russia, Moscow, Kremlin, Tsar Cannon, Tsar Pushka
Russia - Moscow. Kremlin (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990). Tsar Cannon (Tsar Pushka, 1856)

Artillery of the Royal Regiment of Tuscany. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Artillery of the Royal Regiment of Tuscany. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Munchhausen, Baron (1720-1797). German nobleman
" Munchhausen, Baron (1720-1797). German nobleman. " Baron Munchausen riding a cannonball during the fight with Tippoo"

The guns of Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, near Charleston, South Carolina
FORT MOULTRIE BATTLE, 1776. The guns of Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, near Charleston, South Carolina, repelling a British squadron on 28 June 1776. Wood engraving, American, 1844

George Washington at Fort Necessity the night before his capitulation to the French on July 4, 1754: colored engraving
WASHINGTON: FORT NECESSITY. George Washington at Fort Necessity the night before his capitulation to the French on July 4, 1754: colored engraving, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: MORTAR, 1862. Confederate troops with a 13-inch mortar nicknamed the Dictator, at Petersburg, Virginia. Photograph, September 1864

CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER. The main battery at Fort Sumter during the American Civil War, 12 April 1861. Wood engraving, American, 1861

CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER, 1861. Interior of Fort Sumter during the bombardment by Confederate forces, 12 April 1861. Contemporary lithograph by Currier and Ives

CIVIL WAR: RICHMOND, 1865. Union soldiers guarding an arsenal among the ruins of the Franklin Paper Mill yard in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph, April 1865

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"Cannon Ball: A Spectacular Journey through History and Imagination" Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, as we embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of cannon balls. From death-defying human cannonballs to enormous Russian cannons of the 1800s, this captivating caption will take you on an exhilarating ride. Let's begin with Zazel, the legendary Human Cannonball who astounded audiences with her daring stunts. Picture yourself being propelled through the air like a soaring comet, defying gravity and leaving spectators in awe. Travel back in time to witness the power of an enormous Russian cannon from the 19th century. Imagine its thunderous roar as it launches projectiles across vast distances, shaping history with each explosive blast. Now let's explore a fascinating coffee label from 1863 featuring Uncle Sam seated on a cannon. Whittling away while stepping on a torn rebel flag, this engraving by Kilburn & Mallory captures the spirit of patriotism during tumultuous times. Delve deeper into history with bombards mounted on mobile gun-carriages depicted in an intriguing wood engraving from Georg von Frundsbergs Kriegsbuch published in 1575. Transport yourself to that era when these mighty weapons played pivotal roles in warfare. Visit Monaco-Veille's Napoleon Museum where relics from one of history's greatest military leaders await your discovery. Explore his strategies and conquests while marveling at artifacts that shaped Europe's destiny. Join Baron Munchhausen on his fantastical adventures as he spins tales about extraordinary feats involving cannons and impossible escapades. Lose yourself in his whimsical stories that blur reality and fiction. Relive significant moments such as the Bombardment of Fort Sumter during Charleston Harbor's turbulent days in April 1861. Witness firsthand how these powerful weapons reshaped battlefields forever. Experience compassion amidst conflict through engravings depicting wounded soldiers returning home from Egypt or political quacks exploiting the chaos of war.