Fragment, Shot Mold
Object/Artifact
Artifact 04-11 is a fragment of a shot mold.
This mold was used in the production of musket balls. Molten lead was poured into the cavity and allowed to harden, creating a piece of lead shot.
Valcour Bay Research Project Collection
1776
Mold, Casting
Metalworking T&E
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Archaeological Project Number
04-11
68.5 mm
Iron
Good
Conserved