Scarce 1870 Franco-Prussian War Grape Shot Candle Holder (Bombardment of Stasbourg)

A delightful and somewhat scare candle holder constructed from grape shot used during the siege of Strasbourg between the 15th of August and the 27th September 1870.
Prussian forces under General August Von Werder relentlessly bombarded Strasbourg resulting in French surrender of the fortress on the 28th September.
A solid & heavy little item, some light pitting to the surface of the shot as seen in the images.
Overall height including marble plinth 90mm.

Code: 50777