Shell, artillery

From Sharon Historical Society

circa 1860 (Date manufactured/created)
01/01/???? (Earliest/Latest dates)

iron

Conical iron cannon projectile. Banded with rough, grey iron band ( striated ) appox. 5cm diameter. Point is chipped with hollow interior. Diameter of opening is 5.4cm, depth of approx 10.5cm.
Hotchkiss Patent Oct 9, 1855. July 24. 1880. May 14, 1861. 5,3,7,0

Accession/ID Number 1995.01.01