Civil War-Era Lead Melting Cast Iron Cauldron

Authentic cast iron cauldron used during the Civil War era for melting lead to cast bullets. This heavy-duty piece of wartime history includes original lead remnants and a piece of lye soap—commonly used for cleaning tools or possibly as a primitive flux. A rare and evocative artifact, perfect for collectors of Civil War memorabilia or antique military gear. Shows appropriate wear for its age, with a rich patina and traces of its battlefield utility.