Cool but odd find

[pigeonman]

Found along a river bank today,says MADEIRA.heavy duty pick like object. thinking its ship related.this ship I found out was here in the late 1700's-early 1800's. any help would be appreciated.

 

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[Dakota Sioux]

Maybe has something to do with pulling the cork out of Madeira Wine, which has been drank for centuries

 

[Icewing]

Ignition to a sailboat....

 

[A2coins]

Pengulum What does it say on the top

 

[pigeonman]

MADEIRA around the top. was a schooner ship here of this name a long time ago.