Tiny lead disk with W.S stamped on it - Wire Seal

[Bramblefind]

This is probably some auto or battery thing that I have no clue about so be kind. It's small and lead and seems to have some iron running through it. Has a ridge that seems like a thumb grip?

I don't think the W.S can mean "water service" or the like since it was found on my front yard and there is no public water here.

Thanks muchly!

 

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[hammered]

Re: Tiny lead disk with W.S stamped on it

Lead bag or bale seal.

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Re: Tiny lead disk with W.S stamped on it

I have found that exact same seal in a backyard, near the utility hookups, so while it may NOT mean water service, I am pretty sure it is a utility seal.

Now you come to mention it Spooky, I think you are right. The gas meters over here had something similar, I'm not sure if they still do but I'm not going to wake the house up to find out .

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Tiny lead disk with W.S stamped on it

I have found that exact same seal in a backyard, near the utility hookups, so while it may NOT mean water service, I am pretty sure it is a utility seal.
(lower LH corner)

I had a lead seal like this on my electric meter. It was put on in the 60's. They have been around for a while. Also used by railroads.

 

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Re: Tiny lead disk with W.S stamped on it

Now you come to mention it Spooky, I think you are right. The gas meters over here had something similar, I'm not sure if they still do but I'm not going to wake the house up to find out .

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Just use a cigarette lighter so you can read it in the dark..

. I think that might wake up more than just my house .

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[Bramblefind]

Re: Tiny lead disk with W.S stamped on it

Excellent! Solved.

Thanks Spooky!

Thanks to all!