Shipwreck Brown Bess Musket Flint Bolo Tie

The legendary American Revolution Era Brown Bess... the musket of choice for American & British forces - and the British East India Company - for over 100 years!

Please Note: This is an authentic British East India Company Queen Shipwreck Flint, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.

Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 1 1/4” Across, 1 5/8" Tall - the Size of a SILVER DOLLAR

Once stowed in the gun room of the British East Indiaman Queen, these shipwreck survivors went to the bottom when the legendary trade vessel blew up and sank just outside the Bay of All Saints in Brazil on July 9, 1800. For use in the Brown Bess musket of the day, they were used by British forces and settlers alike, and were a good fit for most of the long guns of the day. They are perfect for history buffs, reenactors and gun enthusiasts!

Your Queen Original Musket Flint Bolo Tie:

• Date: circa 1798
• Manufacturing Authority: The British East India Company
• Bezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver
• End Caps: Sterling Silver
• Adjustable standard length leather bolo tie
• Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 1 1/4” Across, 1 5/8” Tall - the Size of a SILVER DOLLAR

This musket flint was recovered from the remains of the British East Indiaman Queen. She was carrying numerous trade goods, including tin and copper bars, ceramics, war materials, glass products, etc., to East India Company colonies in India. Queen was replenishing water and other perishables at Salvador, Brazil, before continuing her journey to St. Helena and on to India. While 25% of East Indiamen were lost, ironically, Queen didn’t sink due to war or storm or bad navigation, but rather it was said from a candle in a cabin.

However, a letter dated 17 July, 1800, states otherwise. On July 9, 1800, at 3:00 am. she was set afire in the Bay of All Saints at St. Salvador, Brazil. The crew tried to save the ship, but the fire spread so fast Queen became a major threat to other ships moored near her and fortunately “the current carried her clear of the Bay, and she drove a considerable distance before she blew up.”

Carefully salvaged and then fully documented by Robert, these varied-colored musket flints are rare and wonderful reminders of a time when kings ruled the land, and pirates ruled the seas!

Your Queen Original Musket Flint Bolo Tie Comes Complete with:

1. Our 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee
2. A Full-Color Certificate of Authenticity Booklet detailing the formation and rise of the British East India Company, the history of Queen, and the history and use of the Brown Bess Muskets, Filints and Musket Balls
3. A Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure
4. Treasure Hunters Gazette Booklet