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Civil War blockade runner lead ingot marked "San Andres."

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts / Non-wreck Artifacts Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Civil War blockade runner lead ingot marked  San Andres.
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Civil War blockade runner lead ingot marked "San Andres." 67,090 grams, 33" long x 6" wide x 3" deep. Huge impressive rounded-edge lead bar from the lead mine and smelting plant at San Andres de Adra, Spain, and shipped to the Confederacy during the Civil War (ca. 1862-4), probably off-loaded by a sinking Confederate blockade runner near Cape Fear, NC, and destined for the Fayetteville, NC arsenal to make musket balls, thus a great loss to the Confederacy. Excellent condition with very large letters spelling out SAN ANDRES and slight salt-water encrustations. Comes with a rolling platform for easy transport. Shipping to be determined after auction. With photo-certificate.