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.
It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina.
It has a diameter of 13.77mm and weighs 15.0 grams.
Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
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.
It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina.
It has a diameter of 13.77mm and weighs 15.0 grams.
Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
A RDF representation of LVPL-9A6DC2
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LVPL-9A6DC2
LVPL-9A6DC2
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Lead Alloy
Primary material of object
Complete
13.77
Diameter
15.
Weight
By Attribution 3.0
The period from for the object
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1600
1700
Method of manufacture