Lead item, marked Erie RR

[Goes4ever]

any idea what this lead item is? I assume it is Erie railroad....but what is it?

 

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[Tuberale]

Can't confirm this is correct. But it might be part of a lead seal. These used to be put on mail bags, railroad car doors, or WFCo bags to confirm they had not been tampered with. An early security measure.

 

[Mike from MI]

Railroad lead bail seal Erie RR 1861 - 1878

 

[Goes4ever]

Railroad lead bail seal Erie RR 1861 - 1878

very cool Mike, thank you!