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.
($1000-1500)