Cannon ball - not. What is it?

[RustyRelics]

All my life, my dad and my grand father told me that this was a war of 1812 cannon ball. I know not a lot about cannon balls, but I'm pretty sure they didn't have two lumps on one end, and a flat spot on the other. So, what just is this thing?

 

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[Tony in SC]

Cannonballs didn't have lumps. Knowing the size might help ID it.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Please post more pictures from different angles.

 

[RustyRelics]

 

[RustyRelics]

Sorry, I had a bit of trouble with the pictures.

 

[GaRebel1861]

Chain gang ball minus the chain? Just a thought.

 

[RustyRelics]

Chain gang ball minus the chain? Just a thought.

I think that'd be just as cool, lol!

 

[Plug N Play]

 

[Al D]

It may be from chain shotthis was used in Naval warfare to take out the rigging of ships

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I've also seen heavy weights like this used for raising and lowering large candle and oil lamp chandeliers in houses.
Here is a reference from a book I've read many times over - 'Old Houses in America'.

Dave

 

[A2coins]

A shot put ball lol

 

[Pick_axe]

Could it be a hammer from a ball mill?