✅ SOLVED Looks Like a Cast Iron Rolling Pin--Help!!

[36coupe]

Found in the park across the road where an 1800's mill once stood.

Is tapered/grooved and has some kind of adjustment knob at the smaller end. As usual quite heavy.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

 

[bradyboy]

doubt a rolling pin, would need 2 handles and not tapered
Lightning rod?
Spindle of some sort?
Bradyboy

 

[1637]

the right side looks like it has a cut out for a pin or bolt to hold it in place,spindle or axle sounds right.
cool find brad

 

[smokeythecat]

I don't think it's an antique clock weight. But the thought did come to mind.

 

[mojjax]

crude window sash weight ?

 

[36coupe]

Thanks for all suggestions-Looks to be some sort of machine spindle from the old paper mill circa 1863-1930.