Description: ANTIQUE CLAY BRITISH BRICK CALLED A PEANUT BRICK USED AS SHIP BALLAST RARE FIND. Recovered in Newport RI during demolition of an old house where this brick along with others were part of a fireplace chimney These small peanut bricks, called that because of their size were, used as ballast in the hills of merchant ships from Great Britain that traded commerce in Newport RI in the 17 th and 18th centu These ballast bricks were left behind in Newport RI as other goods were loaded fir the return trip to England. Local people collected the bricks for use in building chimneys, fireplaces, mantels, walls, walkways. A rare find. For serious brick collectors please. A must to have in your brick collection Will ship by USPS FLAT RATE BOX IF ANY QUESTIONS, please ask. You will receive this exact brick seen in the photos. Thank you for your kind consideration
Price: 4 USD
Location: Portsmouth, Rhode Island
End Time: 2025-01-12T12:05:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.3 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Color: Red Clay Brick Color
Decade: Pre 1890
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Material: Clay And Fine Aggregate
Features: Salvage
Maker: British Brick Maker Unknown
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
