Early 19th century AD. A pair of ten-inch mortar shells (88.4 pounds each) with their original iron storage rings (sabots), each a hollow sphere with single filling hole to accept explosive; one with two smaller lifting holes and the other with remains of lateral lugs. See McConnell, D., British Smooth-Bore Artillery: A Technological Study to Support Identification, Acquisition, Restoration, Reproduction and Interpretation of Artillery at National Historic Parks in Canada, 1988; Blackmore, H.L., The Armouries of the Tower of London. I. Ordnance, London, 1976. 83.7 kg total, 25cm each (10"). Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman; previously acquired from a Gosport military dealer, Hampshire, UK; accompanied by a print-off from McConnell (1988) relevant chapter on mortars and mortar shells. The mortar shells are of standard type designed to be launched at a steep angle vertically and at low velocity, relying on the explosive or incendiary charge for destructive power. [4] Condition Report Fine condition.