Large SPHERES....what are they?

[stranger]

Found this in an field where farming has taken place for years and years...any ideas at all? I'd guess it to weigh close to 20# total. The rod connecting the two spheres is solidly attached and about 3/4" separates them. Also, the rod is about 1" in diameter.

 

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[JakePhelps]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

Horse anchor?

 

[Proolio]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

cuff links for a giant

 

[LadyDigger]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

Looks like one of those belly rings my dau and her friends wear! LOL...j/k

Hmmmm, never saw anything like that before. Prob a connection piece to a farm equipment...kinda like ball bearings would work. Not sure, as I am not familiar with farming equipment....I saw a tractor once

 

[Mighty AP]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

LOL Angelo!

 

[dg39]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

Could they be used in a conveyor belt of some type? Some type of roller? Thats all I can come up with.

 

[jeff of pa]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

I have to agree with Jake.

If not Horse, Some other Animal Anchor.

No chain Gangs Around There ? are / were there

 

[chuckered]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

Weights for a fishing net?

 

[hollowpointred]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

could they be some type of bar shot used to tear through ships rigging?

 

[dg39]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

Interesting the way it is made. are the balls open around the connecting shaft? it looks that way from the pic. Like they have been almost drilled and the connecting shaft inserted. Any military action in your area in the past?

Simease twin bowling balls?

 

[JakePhelps]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

Bar shot is a good possibility too, that would be a wicked good find if it was

 

[hollowpointred]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

wow! what an awesome find! was it found somewhere near a waterway where a naval battle could have been fought?

 

[dg39]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

Fantastic find!!!! Wicked wepon!!! Never seen one before. I suspected it was something like that. hence the reason for if you were near military action..

 

[Heavy Chevy]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

......LARGE BALLS.......


I was almost scared to open this thread .....!!!

I am going with the bar shot answer for now.

Mike in SC

 

[Heavy Chevy]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

Or else it could be a thinga-ma-bob that fits on the end of a doo-hickey.




Mike in SC

 

[Chagy]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

They remind me of something

Maybe from an iron horse

Best,

Chagy.........

 

[stranger]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

I knew the title would get you guys (and gals) looking along with some humorous responses...you didn't let me down.!!!

To answer a few of your questions.... first off, the hole made in the balls is larger than the diameter of the shaft connecting them. THe rod is inserted and I assume welded in place. They are made of steel and not brass, so that ruins one theory!!!hhaha Lastly, it was found in Central Illinois...far away from any possible nautical battle. One theory locally was something to do with a counter balance for a steam engine.

Don't feel bad, left several people I've showed them to scratching their heads (insert joke here!!!! ahaha).

 

[hollowpointred]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

I knew the title would get you guys (and gals) looking along with some humorous responses...you didn't let me down.!!!

To answer a few of your questions.... first off, the hole made in the balls is larger than the diameter of the shaft connecting them. THe rod is inserted and I assume welded in place. They are made of steel and not brass, so that ruins one theory!!!hhaha Lastly, it was found in Central Illinois...far away from any possible nautical battle. One theory locally was something to do with a counter balance for a steam engine.

Don't feel bad, left several people I've showed them to scratching their heads (insert joke here!!!! ahaha).

hmmm.....if they were bar shot they would be iron, not steel. it must be something else.

 

[Michelle]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

I have to agree with Jake.

If not Horse, Some other Animal Anchor.

No chain Gangs Around There ? are / were there

I agree horse anchor....brake

 

[stranger]

Re: Large Balls....what are they?

I said steel meaning non-brass...so not sure if they are steel or iron...they don't appear to be machined...appear to be cast. Sorry for the confusion