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Bullet mold

Bullet mold
Object name 
Bullet mold
Date 
1800-1850
Medium 
Iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 10 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 27.6 x 4.8 cm )
Description 
Iron bullet mold; two arms hinged at front, with two large rectangles with conical molds on interior; stamped mark on front.
Credit Line 
Gift of Dorothy Barck
Object Number 
1954.143g
Marks 
stamped: head: "L/EG" (Liege)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.