{"product_id":"queen-shipwreck-1790s-british-east-india-company-brown-bess-musket-flint-sterling-silver-necklace-artifact-4462","title":"Queen Shipwreck 1790s British East India Company Brown Bess Musket Flint Sterling Silver Necklace | Artifact #4462","description":"\u003ch1\u003eShipwreck Brown Bess Musket Flint Necklace\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe legendary American Revolution Era Brown Bess... the musket of choice for American \u0026amp; British forces - and the British East India Company - for over 100 years!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic British East India Company Queen Shipwreck Flint\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 1 1\/4” Across, 2” Tall - the Size of a SILVER DOLLAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce stowed in the gun room of the British East Indiaman \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e, 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!\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Queen Original Musket Flint Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 1798\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing Authority: The British East India Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain  necklace up to\u003cstrong\u003e 7.8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 1 1\/4” Across, 2” Tall - the Size of a SILVER DOLLAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, 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 \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e Original Musket Flint Necklace Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821384012023,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4462-Shipwreck-British-East-India-Company-Original-Brown-Bess-Musket-Flint-Sterling-Necklace-01.jpg?v=1780231949","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/queen-shipwreck-1790s-british-east-india-company-brown-bess-musket-flint-sterling-silver-necklace-artifact-4462","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}