Lead Plug Thing

[ripvanb]

Found this in a field that was once a farm in the late 1800’s. I can’t make the words out. Is it plumbing related? Off a hose? Thanks for looking.

 

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[watercolor]

Maybe the stopper plug from a mineral water bottle?
The only thing I can think of.

 

[bradyboy]

rivet?

 

[ticndig]

it looks like it says M BACON METER .

 

[Doubter in MD]

it looks like it says M BACON METER .

Mmmm... Bacon.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

I wonder if it isn't from a tire, some part of the air valve?