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Description: | A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating.The lead shot is sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. The shot demonstrates flattening in a couple of areas, possibly the results of a collosion with a hard surface following firing.It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina.It has a diameter of 14.46mm and weighs 17.2grams.Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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