Dice ?

[lowtones]

I found this at a place where coins have been found as far back as 1789. I cannot get an image off of any of the sides. i guss its a dye. has anyone ever seen something like this?
Thanks
LT

 

[lowtones]

Re: Dice ? more photos

here is a couple more pictures
LT

 

[ivan salis]

very well could be --- any indents in it or evidence of spots on it ?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Can we have something for size?

 

[BuckleBoy]

Can we have something for size?

Yes, and while you're at it, could we also have something for size?

 

[mrjosh]

When my dad did historical renactments ( Civil War then later French & Indian War ) he had a set of lead dice. They were smaller that the dice you buy today, because the smaller size were easier for the men to carry.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

When my dad did historical renactments ( Civil War then later French & Indian War ) he had a set of lead dice. They were smaller that the dice you buy today, because the smaller size were easier for the men to carry.

I have some. They were supposedly made from bullets. I post pic if I can find them.

 

[mrjosh]

They were made from bullets.

 

[bradyboy]

maybe used for tumbling?

 

[BuckleBoy]

maybe used for tumbling?

I agree.

 

[lowtones]

Re: Dice ?/SIZE

I cannot find any markings on it. there are alot of mini holes from being in the water i guess.
LT

 

[jgowans]

It's a bullion cube..... Get it? Bullion (chicken) Bullion (metal)
Oh,,, I crack myself up!

 

[BuckleBoy]

It's a bullion cube..... Get it? Bullion (chicken) Bullion (metal)
Oh,,, I crack myself up!

That is the funniest Joke I heard all week.

 

[Sky Pilot]

JG, Almost laughed myself into fits!! Lowtones, what does it seem to be made of? It does look like a dye, but the spots are usually concave, aren't they? Cool find anyway!!! Great Hunting and Good Luck!! Regards, Richard.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Here are pics of replica lead Colonial Dice that my Dad picked up at some historic site in 1976.
According to this, the size would be right. But it says the soldiers made them by pounding lead into irregular square shapes and etched the holes with bayonet points.

 

[trikikiwi]

How much does it weigh?
Might be a balance weight - albeit unusual shape

Mike

 

[Sky Pilot]

Mike, That was my first thought also! BigCy, that's what I thought! If it's a dye, then you should be able to feel where the spots were, even if the spot itself is gone. Regards, Richard.

 

[jgowans]

My guess would also be a weight for a balance or scale. Although the scientific ones have tops to them so you could use tweezers to move them. Finger oils gather and throw off the precision. This may have been for one that was less precise. Have a jeweler weigh it to see if it is close to a rounded value.

 

[Ramitt]

Nothing makes me want to buy something more than whenit is an authentic replica, none of those fake replicas for me boy.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Nothing makes me want to buy something more than whenit is an authentic replica, none of those fake replicas for me boy.

lol