French & Indian War Ft Loudoun Ingot Mold Relic George Washington Winchester VA

Description: This was found many years ago metal detecting close to the grounds of Fort Loudoun, Winchester, Virginia. Note: I have been keeping this oiled up with gun oil to keep the rust away. Ingot molds come in various shapes and sizes and are typically made of durable materials such as Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Steel or Aluminum. They are designed to shape molten metals such as Zinc, Copper, Aluminum or Lead into specific forms for future processing or storage. Fort Loudoun was a historic fortification of the French and Indian War, located in what is now Winchester, Virginia. The fort was built between 1756 and 1758 under the supervision of George Washington, then a colonel in the Virginia Regiment. It was named for John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun, who commanded the British forces in North America for a time during the war. Washington and his militia regiment were headquartered at the fort for two years. The fort was a roughly square bastioned earthworks, whose extent spread across where North Loudoun Street runs.[2]- from Wikipedia I can provide a document regarding where this was found for provenance. This item is a one of a kind… don’t miss this opportunity to own an original item.Please note - delicate glass items will be packed in shredded paper to ensure safe shipping. Thank you for shopping with Blue Ridge Collectors! Be sure to follow us for interesting collectibles and more!

Price: 1999 USD

Location: Charles Town, West Virginia

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