Atocha Shipwreck Copper infused Bronze Cannon. The Bronze consist of 90% Atocha copper and 10% Tin
$5,600
This is not a novelty. It’s not a weapon. It’s a conversation with history—one that just happens to speak loudly when asked. A relic reborn. A gentleman’s cane. A cannon that remembers the sea. Production is strictly limited to six pieces this year. Not because more couldn’t be made—but because they shouldn’t be. The material is finite. The process is slow. And objects like this lose their soul when they’re common. Each cane is balanced, fitted, and finished by hand, with the wood chosen to complement the tone of the Atocha bronze—no two are ever truly alike.
Description: Choose from a selection of woods, each bringing its own character: See Chart to determine your length.
- Ebony for stark authority and old-world elegance
- Cocobolo for rich color and wild grain, alive with movement
- Blackthorn for those who appreciate tradition and a hint of menace
- Curly maple for a lighter, luminous contrast that shows every ripple of the grain
- Rosewood for warmth, depth, and a classic finish that ages beautifully
Material: Bronze made with 90% Atocha Copper and 10% Tin.
Weight: 2.5 lbs
Dimensions: 5.5 inches long - 3.5 inches high.
Historical Significance: Status Symbol: They were expensive, fashionable, and used by affluent men in the 19th century. Famous Owners: Associated with figures like Theodore Roosevelt. The vogue for these pieces largely died out by the early 20th century, though they remain popular with collectors today.
History: A gentleman pauses, resting his weight on a cane that looks dignified, even understated—until you notice the metal. The handle isn’t silver or brass. It’s bronze, warm and dark, carrying the quiet glow of centuries. This is a cheroot cannon cane, cast from copper reclaimed from the legendary Nuestra Señora de Atocha, a shipwreck lost in 1622 and recovered from the ocean floor after more than 400 years of silence.
That copper has already survived storms, empire, and time itself. Now it lives again—smelted, alloyed, and shaped by hand into a functioning miniature cannon, hidden in plain sight. Not decorative. Not symbolic. This piece fires blanks, releasing a sharp report and a curl of smoke that feels less like a trick and more like a punctuation mark—an announcement. The shaft below the bronze can be tailored to the bearer.
Atocha Copper History: The Cuban mine at Caridad De Cobre produced 582 royal copper ingots that were used as ballast on the Atocha. The mine itself was owned by the Spanish Crown, and only three ships in the 1622 Fleet carried the Royal Copper cargo. The Atocha, Santa Margarita and the Rosario were designated with this honor, and were loaded with the precious cargo in Havana Harbor, Cuba. This immense cargo, 30,000 pounds, was nestled neatly near the stern on the Atocha. Upon arrival to Spain, the copper was intended for the manufacturing of Bronze Canons, similar to those found on the Atocha.
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