Artillery Shell Towel Rack

Artillery Shell ------ Click image for a larger/sharper copy

Artillery Shell —— Click image for a larger/sharper copy

Shell Towel Rack ------   Click image for a larger/sharper copy

Shell Towel Rack ——- Click image for a larger/sharper copy

This oak and lead filled (I think) practice round has a naval symbol and the year 1944 on its end. It weighs exactly 24 lbs. and I believe it’s classified as a three inch dummy round. If you know anything about it, please let me know.