I purchased this small stand of grape over 5 years ago and am puzzled as most stands of grape
in the ACW were larger than this. It weights 6 lbs 15 oz. It stands 4 3/4" high.
The plates ate 3 3/8" across and are 1/4" thick, the grape shots are 1 5/8" across.
The rings are 1/4 thick. Both the top plate and the bottom plate have the 3 divets
for the grape shot to rest in. As you can see in the photo 1 grape shot has its own
little ring on it. I originally thought there was an old strip of cellophane tape on the
top but now believe it is just the remnants of old shellac. Could this be Confederate
as I have seen some 1 5/8" grape shot shown as being Confederate? Or possible
pre ACW? Maybe War of 1812 or even Revolutionary War? 

 

Interesting stand to say the least. Grape wasn't used much during the Civil War on land, as cannister became the preferred anti-personnel round during that time. Naval forces still used it, so there's always that possibility. However, diameter doesn't seem to match up with ACW cannon bores, and the longer threaded rod and extra spacer and ring aren't something mentioned or shown in the Civil War artillery books I've referenced, (unless it's been torqued down to keep the shot from falling out of the stand). Could be foreign, maybe British. Wish I could be more help.

I would peruse the Civil War dealer sites for a match.