Old Grape shot or ?

[Gspragge]

Offered in a local auction, certainly look like they could be real ?
But can one ever be sure. No provenance given.
I guess one just takes the chance if the cost isn't that much ~ I have no idea at all :tinysmile_cry_t2:

 

[adrian]

The likelihood is very high that those will be grapeshot or, and perhaps more likely, cannister rounds. Assuming they are British the number of different sizes is surprising. I don't have them all but the attached photo gives a good demonstration of sizes etc.
From L to R are a 32pr, 24pr, 18pr, 12pr, 9pr, 6pr, 4pr & then into the smaller natures which are mostly grape & cannister.