Bale Seal with my finds today?

[2moshers]

View attachment 1180587View attachment 1180588View attachment 1180589 Did some metal detecting along a small beach and on an old road in the woods nearby today. Along with all of the clad coins and iron chest handle I found a 1917 wheatie and a WINCHESTER NO 16 REPEATER shotgun shell head (circa 1904-1927) near to what I believe to be an old lead bale seal. As I know very little about bale seals any info on this would be appreciated.

 

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[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks to be a bag/bale seal, but with no letters its hard to add much more to the story.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Nice hunt and finds , yes indeed you are the proud finder of a mid 19 Century wash tub handle ....

 

[2moshers]

Thanks for the info CRUSADER. There is some lettering on the seal but because of its size and wear it is very hard to ID. Thanks again.

 

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