Replica 17th Century Metal and Ceramic Grenadoes

[PoD]

Replica of a Grenadoe (this one is steel rather than Iron) such as those used in the 17th-18th century.

This one is based on artifacts found on shipwrecks such as the Whydah and the Queen Annes Revenge. It is roughly 2.5" Diameter and is made to fit a Hand Mortar

$25

Replica of a Ceramic Grenadoe such as those used in the 17th-18th century.

These were filled with explosive compounds and also could contain shrapnel in the form of pistol balls or broken glass.

Grenades such as these were also used as 'Stink-Pots' which, Smith explains, 'will burn and fume out a most stinking poyson smoke', and, as Sellers explains, 'being thrown between Decks will be a great annoyance to the Enemy'. They were also used to create confusion immediately prior to boarding, as explained in Falconer's Marine Dictionary of 1771:

"The fuses of the stink-pot being lighted, they are immediately thrown upon the deck of the enemy, where they burst and catch fire, producing an intolerable stench and smoke, and filling the deck with tumult and distraction. Admidst the confusion occasioned by this infernal apparatus the (boarding) detachment rush aboard sword in hand, under cover of the smoke, on their antagonist …"

These Grenadoes are made from Terracotta and are roughly 3.5" Diameter. They come glazed or unglazed.

$25

Replica of a Cloth Covered Ceramic Grenadoe such as those used in the 17th-18th century.

Some of the Grenadoes and Firepots recovered from shipwrecks have shown evidence of being covered in a course cloth so this one is covered in a hemp like hessian weave.

Roughly 3.5" Diameter

$30

As usual Message me if interested. I am always up for a trade too.

Edited April 24, 2010 by PoD

[Captain McCool]

These look awesome!