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Ball mold

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Collection Type

  • Armament

Date

1695-1760

GUSN

GUSN-26213

Description

Two-part rectangular body w/ center recessed and lined w/ metal to form mold. A) w/ posts set in inner edge to fit into holes of B). Carved channel at top to pour molten lead.

Details

Descriptive Terms

molds (shaping tools)
metal
wood (plant material)
Unidentified Metal
Mold, Ball

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.25 x 3 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1979.27.1AB

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