Lot #52: Cannon Ball Iron

This antique solid iron cannonball is a heavy, authentic-style relic likely dating from the 18th or 19th centuries. Weighing several pounds, this type of cast iron round shot was a staple of historical warfare, used in everything from naval swivel armaments to standard field artillery like the 6-pounder or 12-pounder cannons. The surface displays a characteristic aged patina with natural pitting and oxidation, indicative of a long history and potentially a "battlefield dug" origin. Its spherical yet rugged form makes it an exceptional conversation piece for military historians or collectors of colonial and Civil War-era artifacts. Pickup category timeslot {A}