Large Lead Shot

Lead Shot could be used either singly, for example in a Musket, or up to 15 could be fired at once in a wide mouthed gun like a blunderbuss. No two balls are made exactly the same, indicating that they were hand made.
Object no :
EAAH019n
Collection :
Armada Wreck at Portincross
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
average diameter 9mm
Materials :
lead
Location :
NA
Accession number :
NA
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
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