Found near 1850 iron mill site.

[Brianfromsyr]

Hi
Saturday my friend Dick found this near an iron mill site.
Its light and leaves marks like chalk.
Any ideas what this could be?
Thank you
Brian G.

 

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[RJGMC]

Carbon arc rod likely from a battery
RJGMC

 

[Brianfromsyr]

Hi RJGMC.
My friend Dick said it looked like a battery part his dad showed him as a kid.
I found a link and a photo from it before I read your post of an old Samson jar battery.
Thank you for giving this answer.
I really appreciate it!
Here is an article from where I grabbed that photo
https://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/battery-jars/

 

[Wildcat1750]

Hey Brian G. Glad you got the photos up and your mystery was solved for you.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Cool find!

 

[A2coins]

Great ID some smart folks around lol