Waterloo or not...

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Via Dixiane

thanks jim for the pictures and your interest

You are very welcome! fascinating item. I once had a ball from the War of 1812 I acquired in New Orleans, which sat on my desk for decades. Eventually it literally fell to pieces, completely corroded from within.

Simply an anecdote about cannon balls in general

[Victrix]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

You are very welcome! fascinating item. I once had a ball from the War of 1812 I acquired in New Orleans, which sat on my desk for decades. Eventually it literally fell to pieces, completely corroded from within.

Simply an anecdote about cannon balls in general

Jim, you are a living encyclopedia! Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge on this forum.