Ball and chain I'd PLEASE!!!

[Zmcdonald85]

Ball and chain ID PLEASE!!!

I've had this ball and chain for 18+ years. I found it in a basement of an apartment I lived at in Watervliet, NY. I have ever been looking for a while with no luck to I'd this ball and chain. Any help would be much appreciated. It weighs around 80-100 lbs.

 

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[vpnavy]

I noticed this was your very first post Zmcdonald85 - so, Welcome Aboard! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting location information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

 

[DizzyDigger]

A visual representation of my 3rd wife?

Could have been a "left over" from the old prison days. Doubtful
if it's slave related being in NY.

Any markings on it?

 

[ARC]

Not to knock your ball and chain...
But...
I believe this to be a small demo ball perhaps.

I say this due to the chain size.

IMO of course.

 

[bradyboy]

suggest you submit weight, ball measurement's,
what's the ball made of
how does the ball connect to the chain
is the chain links welded or forged?
need a bunch of details and better pics of your item
Brady

 

[Rustynailsandscrews]

I'm close to you in NY. I lived in Watervliet, NY. 30 years ago.
It's part of a modern wrecking ball chain used on a crane.
That's what you have.
If it came with a leg shackle that I could attach to my wife from shopping so much I would make you an offer on it.

 

[Rasputin]

This is a garden gate counter-weight, not a bureau of prisons ball and chain.

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

Hmm I can tell you it has no resemblance to my wife at all!! Still a pretty cool piece!