INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a cast iron cast spherical ball weighing 16 pounds in weight with a diameter on 5 inches. These cannon balls were used in smooth bore cannon from the 1600s until the advent of rifled and later breach loading rifled cannon. This spherical cast iron cannon ball all is in good condition with no rust or pitting. The cannon ball is held in a varnished hard wood circular stand with Warwick Castle on the side in raised brass lettering. These cannon balls were used for naval purposes on frigates and the third deck of warships or on land use designated as a Culverine. No licence is required to possess this cannon ball in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. The price includes UK delivery. O 1430
£245.00