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.

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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

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Robert.Wilson.Trust