Title
Bullet mould. Two brass bars with six half spherical depressions, hinged together at the end. A spherical lead bullet sits in one of the depressions.
Identifier
ABDUA:18252
Description
Brass mould, used in making six spherical leaden bullets (looks like nutcrackers with 6 matrices, each for a round shot). Steel pin and fastening hook. One lead shot accompanies. Scarred by hammermarks from casting shot.
Date
Early: 1700 Late: 1850
Format
metal copper alloy brass iron, L: 320 mm W: 50 mm Dia(matrix): 11 mm
Coverage
Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland
Type
Physical Object
Provenance
Acquisition Source: Robert.Wilson.Trust
UUID
5c469f13-76ac-4f0b-8474-119d7e8d1f58