Cannonballs?

Philbyfile · Nov 6, 2017

These are not my finds, rather they have been posted on a local history Facebook page. I have included known details in hopes of helping ID them

1) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1785369951487589&set=p.1785369951487589&type=3&theater

There is an indentation on top. It seems to be iron. (A magnet sticks to it.) There are several circles (1 1/8" diameter) visible in the surface, as well as a ridge running around the circumference dividing it into two hemispheres. It weighs about 8 lbs.
2)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...498.1073741830.100001995993200&type=3&theater

This guy found a 4" iron ball in his neighbor's yard around 19th and Cumberland, using a metal detector. It was buried 14 inches underground. We did measure it with a ruler, and it was pretty close to 4 inches diameter.

Any help would be appreciated.

Pulltabby · Nov 6, 2017

Wonder if found War of 1812 cannon?

Neat find all the same, someone will know.

Bayoutalker · Nov 7, 2017

The first pics aren't working for me.

Cliff

Icewing · Nov 8, 2017

You will need precise measurements with a set of calipers and weigh it with a postage scale to determine if it's an actual cannon ball or something else like a milling ball, or gate weight.

Mikey48 · Nov 9, 2017

Is that a wood or lead plug in the side? If so, it may be a loaded, live shell.

Pulltabby · Nov 10, 2017

Mikey48 said:
Is that a wood or lead plug in the side? If so, it may be a loaded, live shell.

I think it's just ((((((((bbooomm))))))

Pulltabby · Nov 10, 2017

Icewing said:
You will need precise measurements with a set of calipers and weigh it with a postage scale to determine if it's an actual cannon ball or something else like a milling ball, or gate weight.

Would a milling ball or gate weight have the circles op described? do agree about measurements etc. hh

Icewing · Nov 16, 2017

Pulltabby said:
Would a milling ball or gate weight have the circles op described? do agree about measurements etc. hh

There have been no precise measurements posted, but here is a list of cannonball specs.
If both the size and weight don't match precisely, it's not a cannonball.

http://www.civilwarartillery.com/shottables.htm

Philbyfile · Nov 16, 2017

Icewing said:
There have been no precise measurements posted, but here is a list of cannonball specs.
If both the size and weight don't match precisely, it's not a cannonball.

http://www.civilwarartillery.com/shottables.htm

Thanks Icewing....sadly, no one ever got back to me regarding precise measurements and weight. I guess we'll never know.

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