lead tube with design

[RussM]

Hey all, haven't posted in a while, haven't found much in a while....

Yesterday I found a few things, but one I can't figure out is a small lead tube like item, sealed at one end. It has some raised design on it resembling feathers or wings or something. I'm not sure. I just can't think of what this might have been used for.

Maybe someone here has an idea... I'd appreciate any feedback.It is just shy of 2" long and 3/4" in diameter. The design is on both sides of the tube. It has a nice white patina on it...

Thanks!!

 

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[CASPER-2]

are you sure its lead and not pewter?

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

are you sure its lead and not pewter?

Good point Casper, if this piece is pewter as opposed to lead, it may be from 18thc tableware or a figurine.
Dave

 

[ticndig]

I was thinking tableware as well

 

[RussM]

Thanks guys, guess I should have tried bending it... it doesn't bend like lead would.
The house I found it at was built 1813, and it's always fun to see what comes up.
By tableware, do you mean like a coffee pot or something along those lines?

Thanks again... you guys never cease to amaze.

 

[ticndig]

I was thinking a pewter handled butter knife.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

It may have come from anything... a cutlery handle, a mirror, a quill pen or even a teapot.
Dave

 

[ticndig]

that tea pot handle sure looks close where it attaches the pot.

 

[RussM]

Thank you guy, I really appreciate all your information and feedback.

Russ

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks like some kind of cheap pot metal