Strange Find

[fairangel]

I found this this morning and can't figure out what it is. Any one have any ideas? It's very heavy, my detector showed silver but it looks more lead to me.

 

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[jeff of pa]

Fishing Weight.

found several like that over the years

 

[littleneckhalfshell]

They are called "Pyramid Sinkers" http://www.terminaltackleco.com/prod_detail_list/439

 

[fairangel]

Thank you both, another one solved for me!