Lead maybe bail seal

[mat0350]

Found on a site that has produced everything from revolutionary ware and civil war any ideas?

 

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[snaps]

Looks like a bail seal to me.

 

[Tony in SC]

Looks right. Is it lead?

 

[mat0350]

Yes it's lead