UNKNOWN OBJECT HELP PLEASE...

[John Boy]

I found this yesterday at the place I dug all those civil war buttons and other relics.its got threaded brass rod coming out both ends and the middle appears to be pewter or some other kind of metal,its a little tougher than lead,but heavy like lead.thanks for looking

 

[thumper7813]

it's a "ULO"

 

[materdigger1]

Wow John Boy - you got an odd object there - I have no idea

 

[bigfoot1]

I think it may be a zinc anode.used to slow corrosion in under surface marine applications and general anti corrosion.they are still in wide use toda.every shape imaginable,but always replacable.

 

[John Boy]

I think it may be a zinc anode.used to slow corrosion in under surface marine applications and general anti corrosion.they are still in wide use toda.every shape imaginable,but always replacable.View attachment 770997View attachment 770998

It was found in North Georgia in the woods where I've been finding civil war relics. if that helps any

 

[bigfoot1]

does it ring up like a zinc penny ?

 

[John Boy]

does it ring up like a zinc penny ?

Don't know my machine don't have a read out on it.beep and dig

 

[Power Guy]

I would send the photo to Lou at civilwar@iglou.com