Lead Pressed Through a Harmonica Reed?

[KYshooter]

This piece of lead is about 3 1/2 inches in length. It looks to me like someone melted and poured lead over or through a harmonica reed.

Would you agree? Any ideas why?

Here is a front and top view ...

 

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[creskol]

I don't think it is lead. I think it is an OLD harmonica that had a zinc casing that melted trough the reed plate.
I would be interested in buying that piece if you ever want to part with it.

 

[KYshooter]

I don't think it is lead. I think it is an OLD harmonica that had a zinc casing that melted trough the reed plate.
I would be interested in buying that piece if you ever want to part with it.

Oh, it's most definitely lead. Extremely heavy. I don't have a weight on it ... will try to get one tomorrow.

 

[timekiller]

I've dug old lead battery cells that look like that.If I get chance I'll see if I've bought any home in my lead scrap.
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[timekiller]

Here's a cut out of a 1920's battery.I think you have the part I marked.

 

[creskol]

Here's a cut out of a 1920's battery.I think you have the part I marked.

Nice ID ... I do believe that you are correct! Never once thought of that possibility!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Yep, that is exactly what it is....Good ID Pete

 

[traderoftreasures]

I buy lead for .50 a lb

 

[KYshooter]

I buy lead for .50 a lb

I save all of mine for a fishing buddy ... he makes his own jig heads. And he keeps me supplied!