Odd small iron ball

matthewc61 · Jul 13, 2021

Found in woods in East Texas , only thing
that detector alerted to. Close to an old homestead.
It is magnetic , so not lead, irregularly shaped ,
not perfectly round. Has a sharp
point. 3/4 inch in diameter, 6 ounces.

matthewc61 · Jul 15, 2021

Musket ball?

atomicbrh · Jul 16, 2021

Not Musket Ball

That is not a musket ball if a magnet sticks to it.
With that sprue, it appears to be cast and not blacksmith forged.
We have to remember that something that looks that old was probably sand cast.
I am guessing it is some kind of hardware off of mule/horse/oxen pulled farm machinery if not hardware from a old house.
Whatever it is, it is a cool find and part of east Texas history.

HuntinDog · Jul 16, 2021

I think it might be a clapper from a bell with the attachment rusted away.

matthewc61 · Jul 16, 2021

Alright thank for the information, somethings we will never know!

Tinhorn3 · Jul 17, 2021

I think it might be a clapper from a bell with the attachment rusted away

I'd think this too

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