A fireworks artillery shell for use as a consumer firework which may be propelled
by the use of a mortar is provided which includes a casing, a lift charge, an effects
charge, a timing fuse and an ignition fuse, and seals. The seals are provided within
the casing above and below the effects charge to increase the burst effect of the
effects charge. The lift charge is positioned within the casing and below the lower
seal, and upon ignition, lifts the fireworks artillery shell into the air. The
seals promote a harder break and more explosive effect from the effects charge
without interfering with the lifting charge.