Revolutionary War artillery grape shot ball, recovered at Ft. Haldimand, NY (SOLD)

Being offered is a Revolutionary War grape shot ball with a diameter of 1.18” and showing the mold seam. It was recovered at Ft. Haldimand, NY many years ago.  Located near the head of Carleton Island, Fort Haldimand was built in 1777 as a staging area for the British during the American Revolution. Molly Brant, a Mohawk leader who worked to keep the Iroquois Confederacy loyal to the British during the war, lived at Fort Haldimand for a time.

Fort Haldimand was a British Revolutionary War fort initially established as Fort Carleton in 1778 under the supervision of Captain Thomas Aubrey on Carleton Island in Jefferson County, New York. Initially named for Sir Guy Carleton, Governor of Canada, and Commander of British forces in Canada. Renamed Fort Haldimand for Sir Frederick Haldimand, Carleton's replacement. Construction was halted in 1783, and the post was abandoned in 1812.

The relic offered here is part of a cache of boxed dug artifacts that were identified and put into separate boxes 50+ years ago. They are nice pieces of Revolutionary War history and are ready to display. It comes in the acrylic display case pictured.

Revolutionary War artifacts have always been difficult to find, and I am fortunate to have quite a few pieces in stock. With the upcoming of the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding next year, there will be a revitalized interest. Just about all Revolutionary War relics and artifacts will be in demand, which will only add to their scarcity and price. I am already seeing a substantial increase in purchases.