Big guns go for big bucks at Smythe sales - Over 5500 lots which included an intriguing mix of historical paper, currency, stock certificates and artifacts recovered from the 1784 shipwreck “El Cazador” were greeted by enthusiastic bidders at Smythe & Company. Among the more noteworthy offerings were a pair of 18th century Spanish bronze breech loaded cannon. They were of typical form, measuring 39 1/2" in length and weighing 200 Lbs each. “With four auctions closing in such a short period, it was a very busy week for us at Smythe.” said Mary Herzog, Vice President of R.