What is the value of a original, not reconstructed, grape shot canister?

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Since I found a bunch of items that appear to have come from a shipwreck, I've found that the sextant is probally a WHYTE THOMSON & CO, GLASGOW AND S.SHIELDS. CIRCA 1890: Navigational Instruments : GOOD ANTIQUE SEXTANT BY WHYTE THOMSON C1890

But what I can't find is an original grape shot canister w/balls - all I can find is ones that have been reconstructed from ammo found. This may not even be a grape shot canister since one broken ball in the group appears to be made of wood, but if it's not then what is it?

There were also loose geape shot (2 were 6" around, the others were 3 1/2" around, and there was an old jar (covered in coral & sponges) full of 1" musket balls?).
If this is real, what is a mostly complete canister worth?

Thanks!
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Does it have any value?
Is it a grape shot canister?
 

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