Rolled up piece of lead. What was it used for?

[Ace 350]

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I found this in Jackspn, TN in a field alongside other random things. What is this?

 

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[DCMatt]

It may just be a piece from some farmer's tool box. Back-in-the-day people used lead to repair or make all kinds of things. Think of it as the duct tape of the 19th and early 20th C - handy stuff to have around.

DCMatt

 

[Ace 350]

Thanks for the info!