Lead piece. Some kind of trim?

[fernald1]

 

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[tamrock]

I'm thinking part of a grounding rod clamp

 

[Backwoodsbob]

Are the hole just clogged with dirt? It may be similar to a ground clamp . But I have never seen one with a star on the back. I have used many of they

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[Ant]

I don't think lead was ever used for a ground clamp, it is to soft and it is considered a low conductor, copper, copper plate, etc, are good ones.

 

[Backwoodsbob]

Ant ,Your are right about. Brass clad are the better ones

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[HuntinDog]

Maybe a few more pictures would help with the ID.
Pics of it cleaned up a bit and the back and side views

 

[vhs07]

The shape of the top looks like it's part of a shield. Never saw a lead one though

 

[Backwoodsbob]

Fernand 1 do you know for sure that is lead?

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[sckimbershot]

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Were did you find it? Could be the "filler or backing" material for a stamped brass plate.

 

[sutphin]

NOW THATS A MYSTERY FIND .

 

[Backwoodsbob]

Can you a least give us a picture of both sides?

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