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Rare and Original, 1860's Civil War, Cast Iron Grapeshot Cannonball identified to Richmond, Virginia that once belonged to James Barnett, a member of the Cincinnati Civil War Round Table and its president in 1965-1966.
This fascinating Civil War Relic is made of cast iron and measures approx. 2 1/2" in diameter and weighs 2 1/2 pounds. This would have been one of a number of balls that would have made up a Civil War "Grape Shot" projectile - it is a serious piece of metal and I simply cannot even image that damage shot a ball would have caused to the human body much less a shower of such balls as would have been delivered with a Grape Shot Canister. There is a modern label attached to the container that the Ball came in which reads "Civil War Relic / Grape Shot Cannon Ball / (Richmond, VA)".
This Civil War Projectile along with other similar pieces which we are also offering for sale this week on , were originally the property of James Barnett, a member of the Cincinnati Civil War Round Table and its president in 1965-1966.
This wonderful, Civil War Relic Cannonball is in excellent condition - intact and sound with light surface oxidation and age appropriate patina. There is a small and very old spot of yellow paint on the surface. Please see the scans below for a good indication of the form and condition of the Civil War Cannonball offered here.
Please Note: This Civil War Relic Grape Shot Ball is unconditionally guaranteed to be original and of the period. While we have no other provenance than the previous owner's identification, we see no reason to doubt that identification given the respect for the History of the Civil War that James Barnett obviously had.
A rare and fascinating, 1860's Civil War, Cast Iron Grapeshot Cannonball identified to Richmond, Virginia and a fantastic addition to any collection!!
Be sure to check out this sellers other sales for a number of other, original Civil War Relics, Photographs, Letters and Documents (including 2 other Lots from the estate of James Barnett) which are also being offered for sale this week on !!!
Overseasshippping is extra and cost will be quoted at buyers request. Massachusetts residents must add 5% sales tax. Insurance is required on all items selling for $400 or more and optional on items selling for under $400 (but highly recommended. If you do not want insurance please let us know.
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We have NEVER requested response from our customers as we were taught that "fishing for compliments" was impolite but the new Detailed Rating System has put us in a rather tight spot. Most buyers are unaware that bases a monthly fee discount on a Seller's "Star" rating. A monthly average of "4.6 Stars" (in any one of the four "Star" categories) costs us approximately $400 in additional Fees - that's $400 above what we would pay if we had a "4.8 Star" average in all 4 "Star" categories!! As a consequence we hope you do not find us rude to ask that if you are happy with our items, our service, and our packing & shipping please be sure to use the "Star" rating system and remember that a "5 Star" rating is the only way we can qualify for 's fee reduction program. ,
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