Lead sounding weight from HMS Tilbury (1757). 1557 grams, 5-1/2" tall. Tall conical, lightly patinated shape, dull grey metal apparent underneath, hole plugged by encrustation and bottom flat although not level. With original certificate from the salvager (scarce). Recovered from: HMS Tilbury, sunk in 1757 off Nova Scotia, Canada (Estimate: $200 - 300)