Counterweight???

[Erik in NJ]

Dug at same mid 1800's house. Seems to be lead filled. Thought it migh be a counterweight to a scale. Any ideas on age or maker

 

[Ifoundit69]

I am guessing the end to a syringe for making sausage , I found one simliar at a house built in the late 1800's.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Hi - How could it be used to make sausage as it's filled solid with lead Please post a pic of yours for ref. Thanks.

 

[IronSpike]

I think the item is weight related. Not sure if it's big enough for window weight

If sausage syringe guess it would be the stuffer part

http://sg.ebid.net/for-sale/antique-sausage-stuffer-pastry-filler-syringe-32139348.htm

Maybe from a handle of sorts?

 

[jscorpio]

This is just a WAG, but could it be a pipe tamper like the one in the link?

http://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/290239

 

[Erik in NJ]

Hi IS - I guess I should weigh it and see if it's close to a fractional pound. It's got a solid core of lead and looks almost like a counterweight for a small scale. Thanks for your post!

I think the item is weight related. Not sure if it's big enough for window weight

 

[Erik in NJ]

Now that's interesting! I could be, but it's a bit stubby...the bottom part is a little bigger than a quarter - maybe too big for a tamper () ... Interesting thought though.....I appreciate the insight!

This is just a WAG, but could it be a pipe tamper like the one in the link?

http://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/290239

 

[jscorpio]

Now that's interesting! I could be, but it's a bit stubby...the bottom part is a little bigger than a quarter - maybe too big for a tamper () ... Interesting thought though.....I appreciate the insight!

This is just a WAG, but could it be a pipe tamper like the one in the link?

http://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/290239

I wondered about the diameter thing. Back to the drawing board I guess.