Unknown iron object

[FloraZahn]

No idea what this is. Found down about 6 inches under a large root metal detecting.

 

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[Digger RJ]

No idea what this is. Found down about 6 inches under a large root metal detecting.

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[CoinsAndThings]

Looks like a ladle of some kind.

 

[ToddsPoint]

That would be useful for casting lead bullets.

 

[BennyV]

I would say smelting ladle

 

[pepperj]

Looks like a part of a ball joint socket off of something.