More unknown (to me) objects from Civil War site

[rastinirv]

Back to the spot today that was in long-term use during the Civil War. I have found lots from the early 20th century too, so I realize not everything I dig up is from the Civil War. That said, here goes:

This is a large flat piece of lead that I found. I wonder if this is a lead bar that soldiers would make bullets from. Note the circular impressions in the lead. I can't help but wonder if someone was idly tapping the barrel of their gun on it.



Then there's this buckle/slide, which was about 7 inches deep and still has some leather in it. Civil War?



This is all smashed up but looks like the top to some kind of shaker. I think the top piece probably turned. Have no idea how old this is.



Finally, this enormous hunk of iron, which is probably nothing but I like the shape. If you have any thoughts on it, let me know!



Thanks for looking everybody! Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

 

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[TheCannonballGuy]

The large piece of iron is from the top of a woodburning cast-iron stove. It fit in between the two circular iron inserts where the cookpots sat. I'm quite certain about that identification because I used to own a woodburning stove whose top had a piece exactly like your find.

 

[Southern Brass]

The flat piece of lead that you found very well could be a bar that was issued to soilders for making bullets. I have found pieces of lead about that same thickness aka"camp lead". The iron piece you have is from a wood stove. Not sure what the salt /pepper shaker thing is and if the buckle is civil war , leave the old leather on it. It will be worth more $$$$$. Happy hunting and keep digging til your arms fall off

 

[rastinirv]

The flat piece of lead that you found very well could be a bar that was issued to soilders for making bullets. I have found pieces of lead about that same thickness aka"camp lead". The iron piece you have is from a wood stove. Not sure what the salt /pepper shaker thing is and if the buckle is civil war , leave the old leather on it. It will be worth more $$$$$. Happy hunting and keep digging til your arms fall off

Well there's definitely consensus so far on the piece of iron. As for the buckle, that's the question: Is it Civil War?

 

[kuger]

I beleive the shaker piece is the top of a Talcum Powder can...not sure how old,and pretty sure the buckle is not CW period