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LOT 1433

Civil War 'Battle of Newbury' Exploded Cannon Ball Section

CIRCA 1644 A.D.

4 in. (1.47 kg, 10 cm).

A large section of missile, 100mm diameter suggesting use in a 'Bastard Carbine Cannon'. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found near Donnington Castle battle area, Speen, West Berkshire, UK.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman collector.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-9ED66D.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1433

Civil War 'Battle of Newbury' Exploded Cannon Ball Section

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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