Part of a Cannon Ball ???

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Happy New year Nova! It looks as though it might be the remains from what was melted (and then hardened) in a crucible? Maybe it was melted to cast grape shot or bullets?
 

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johnnyi said:
Happy New year Nova! It looks as though it might be the remains from what was melted (and then hardened) in a crucible? Maybe it was melted to cast grape shot or bullets?

hmm a crucible for what though??
 

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johnnyi said:
Happy New year Nova! It looks as though it might be the remains from what was melted (and then hardened) in a crucible? Maybe it was melted to cast grape shot or bullets?

I agree. Looks like slag that was dumped out of a lead pot. Tony
 

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johnnyi said:
Happy New year Nova! It looks as though it might be the remains from what was melted (and then hardened) in a crucible? Maybe it was melted to cast grape shot or bullets?

Thanks Johnny that is a Interesting thought,
The cavity measures 1 7/8" across

NT
 

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