Mystery lead and pieces to a trunk or furniture?

[bbheigle0605]

Here I am again. I went detecting today and found a piece of lead that isn't perfectly round and doesn't have any markings. Would this be a handmade chess piece or something else?













Every time I visit this 1800's homestead, I find these decorative pieces of lead (I'm guessing) and iron. Do you think they are part of a trunk or furniture?





















Here are 2 pieces that are different but I'm sure they served the same purpose.

 

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[duggap]

Your first pic is a lead seal, I think.

 

[bbheigle0605]

Your first pic is a lead seal, I think.

I was thinking the same thing but are lead seals marked? Thanks!

 

[Silver Searcher]

Your first pic is a lead seal, I think.

I would say one that's not been used.

SS

 

[bbheigle0605]

I would say one that's not been used. SS

Thank you! I've been hoping I would finally find one.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

The pieces do appear to be furniture parts, such as a drawer-pull. They are either pewter or potmetal or some other "White-Metal" alloy... because lead is too soft and bend-able to use as a handle, or even a furniture decoration.

 

[bbheigle0605]

The pieces do appear to be furniture parts, such as a drawer-pull. They are either pewter or potmetal or some other "White-Metal" alloy... because lead is too soft and bend-able to use as a handle, or even a furniture decoration.

Thank you CannonballGuy! Makes sense. I must be digging up a darn master bedroom! Can't wait until all these are out of the ground.

 

[doublet2a]

Maybe they are from a chest and when you get those out of the way you'll find the treasure??
Boy, wouldn't that be nice!!
Tim