Civil War--War Log

Civil War-war log measuring 28" x 18" presenting lodged 12 pound solid round shot. Log presents cut wood top and bottom measuring 18" in diameter with bottom of log reinforced by 5" piece of thin bent wood. Log presents several areas where nails are present. Verbal history of this log indicates that it was at one time in the Stanley Landis collection before being passed on to Eugene Lomas. At some time in the log's history the item exhibited shrinking, resulting in the shot falling from the wood. Landis recemented the shot into the wood log. Verbal history indicates that this log's origin is in the Chancellorsville area. Wood top and bottom exhibit original paint with wear and some splitting. Provenance: Eugene T. Lomas collection. **Please Note: In-house shipping is NOT available for the U.S. Civil War Materials auction. Please refer to the terms and conditions of this auction for local shippers.