Made by the famous Cyrus Alger & Co foundry of Boston in 1844. Detailed 32 lb gun casemate AND carraige as found in Fort Sumter and many of the coastal sea forts of the US during the period of 1845 through the turn of the century. Modeled using actual photos, architectural drawings and historical documents.It defended Fort Sumter during action against an armada of 6 Monitors and several other union ships sinking the Ironclad Keokuk. |