any idea what this is?

[jesseb]

HI... I just learned about your site; it's wonderful. new to this posting stuff so hope i get it rite.

Have a catalog of photos of things found while diving and need help to find what they are, how to investigate, what to check for ... interested to know the history...and would appreciate any suggestions... THANKS!

[wyobuck]

Looks like a coil of chain attached to something. Where is it located?

[comfortably numb]

Without a size reference it's hard to say, But to me it looks more like a cast iron kettle.

[jesseb]

Without a size reference it's hard to say, But to me it looks more like a cast iron kettle.

yes...that's what it turned out to be.. it's about 30 lbs... what's the best way to clean it up...any idea how to determine how old it is?

[comfortably numb]

To start with, KEEP it in water or it will turn to dust! You will have to use electrolysis to remove the salt from it. No telling on age? We have a few here on the farm from the early 1900's we still use to cook peanuts in. they have been making these for several hundred years.

[JupiterDude]

It's JAWS!!!