Boston and Albany Railroad lead bale seal

[coinman123]

Boston and Albany Railroad lead bag/bale seal

I found a Boston and Albany Railroad lead bale seal at the same location that I have found many relics from the 1800's. On one side it says, "B&A" (Which I assume mean Boston and Albany), and on the other side it says, "134" (Maybe a freight number). As far as I know, they were used to mark mail bags, and other bags of goods that the train was distributing. When is this seal most likely from?

Thanks for Looking,

 

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[Ahab8]

Prob late 1800s or early 1900s. I believe the B&A started in the last quarter of the 1800s. I love old lead seals. Very cool piece of history and anything rr related is great. Nice find

 

[vpnavy]

Great find! Thanks for sharing...