✅ SOLVED What are these lead things?

[steelheadwill]

Hi All,
have dug 3 of these from a boatyard area,
each has 3 'legs', One is a fluke, three were a purposeful item.
They are about an inch wide. Thanks for looking, HH All! Herbie.

 

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[timekiller]

Wish I could help ya herbie,all I can say is I've found some like it before.This is one like I found this one came from a site that dated mid 19th century to late 19th.I thought at first mine might be a nipple protector as the one side looks like it has a mark like a hammer would leave.But since then I'm not so sure really just held on to it as the site has a little age & thought someone might know someday.
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[steelheadwill]

Thanks Pete,
I know ya gotta protect those nipples, Lol, got a replica 1858 Colt.
I previously posted somewhat similar items people said would seal screws as they were driven into boat hull planks, these are a totally different design, but may be for the same purpose.
Thanks & HH, Herbie.

Wish I could help ya herbie,all I can say is I've found some like it before.This is one like I found this one came from a site that dated mid 19th century to late 19th.I thought at first mine might be a nipple protector as the one side looks like it has a mark like a hammer would leave.But since then I'm not so sure really just held on to it as the site has a little age & thought someone might know someday.
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[salvage diver]

old sailboats sometimes used a soft metal punch to fasten rivets after a while the punch wore out. They were soft so the teak wood would not be damaged while the brass rivet was punched in.
just a guess

 

[steelheadwill]

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