I found this today at a homesite that dates from 1700's and was lived in until 10-15 years ago. This item has a 6.5" diameter. Not sure about the metal. I think it's aluminum & not lead. A magnet will not stick to it. Just guessing on the weight about 2-3 pounds.
✅ SOLVED I have no idea what this is.
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CreakyDigger
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It looks like a smashed oil lamp...the wick would go in the spout thing, the top would unscrew for putting in oil. Just a guess.
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Its a pewter teapot.
Similar ... but not limited to.... this....
Similar ... but not limited to.... this....
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pewter or tin 
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Yes... obvious pewter... to me anyway.
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Fair enough, but you'd be surprised how many things that have existed of which there are no pictures on the internet.
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Top to oil lamp or lantern where the wick goes up into globe. Most are made of brass/copper or alloy
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I solved this already.
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