Short hunt produces interesting finds, maybe my best??? Update found another

[jdsarasin8194]

Went back to the tavern for an hour or so in the rain, pulled up more iron, but this time was different. Three things worth keeping, all found 6+ inches deep, each of which i have questions on:

1. metal, i think its lead, bar
the axporx. dimensions, from the farthest points are, 1.5" length, .75" width, .5" tall
it has a chalky tan-ish color (cammera made it look darker), some brown spots that looks like rust but I'm fairly certain its a stain from the ground
surprisingly heavy for its size
outline of a rectangle on the bottom
how old is it and what was it used for?

2. a small metal spool
has remains of heavy linnen fibers inside the grove
how old is it?

3. a W.R.A. No. 12 Rival shotgun shell
has a mass of fibers inside of it, what are they and did they have a purpose?

 

[jdsarasin8194]

Re: Short hunt produces interesting finds, maybe my best

Not sure but methinks he sees the prize in the lump.

??

 

[BloodyBelle]

Re: Short hunt produces interesting finds, maybe my best

Not sure but methinks he sees the prize in the lump.

??

The lead bar?

 

[jdsarasin8194]

Re: Short hunt produces interesting finds, maybe my best

Not sure but methinks he sees the prize in the lump.

??

The lead bar?

yes

 

[jdsarasin8194]

found another one today, just this time, its smaller, same general shape tho