Probably junk but we will see...

[itzyoboyandrew]

I dont even know where to begin.. horse shoe? cannon ball shrapnal?..

 

[fyrffytr1]

Is it lead? Maybe an old plumbing fixture seal?

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Looks like lead from an old cast iron drain line to me

 

[ivan salis]

if found in a civil war zone where cannons were used at often the shells had lead sabot outer rings that broke off after firing ...

 

[sutphin]

COULD BE SHELL RELATED . BUT IT MAY BE A FILLER JOINT FOR A MALE AND FEMALE CAST IRON PIPE CONECTION.

 

[itzyoboyandrew]

Was just looking at images on google, of cannon ball sabot, and male/female lead connection seals... im pretty sure its a canno ball sabot, we live down the street from a civil war hospital, that supposedely sherman marched through, so dont think it would be uncommon..

 

[d2]

If a sabot it should have rifling marks in the lead, shouldnt itd2

 

[DCMatt]

Model 'T' era thrust washer (babbitt)?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Where is CannonBallGuy? He would know.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Since my name got mentioned... and I came across it... although I can see why some people think the object is part of an artillery projectile, I am 100% certain that the object is not artillery-related, from any era of artillery's history. I think DCMatt's and Fyrfytyr1's guesses are on the right track.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Good to see ya CBG

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Thank you, BigCypressHunter. It's also good to see you've returned to posting in the What Is It forum. In my view, your knowledge is a big help here. I got your PM last month and sent you a reply. Did you receive it?

 

[CoilyGirl]

A big wave to TCG!

 

[tennessee digger]

I am so glad to see TCG posting again. His knowledge is unsurpassed.