Old Hand-carved Wooden Mold for Lead Shot, Still Filled art print Quite sturdy and sound

Quite sturdy and sound

but a new backing could easily be sewn on if desired

Embroidery area: 8 1/2" x 2 1/18"

Gloucester

an architect from Rockport

Old Hand-carved Wooden Mold for Lead Shot, Still Filled art print Quite sturdy and soundI found this in inland Maine and just thought it was an interesting and satisfying object. It is a sizer mold for making lead shot, with old shot still held in each of the holes. A power strip of sorts, packed with potential! Hand carved, nice old wood, and I doubt it had traveled far from where it was made. 6" x 3 4" x 1 4". Very good condition. Each hole is lined with a woven fabric, which I believe functioned to mold, and hold, the shot.