Weight or tool?

[OFRRD777]

Found this on my property in MA. Land used to be pasture or crop field dating back to at least early/mid 19th century. The item is fairly heavy for its size and has a hole through it. It resembles an egg shape.

 

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[Erik in NJ]

Did you check it's weight? If integral with an English measure it could be a scale weight. Also possibly a weight for a fishing net.

 

[bradyboy]

IMO - fishing weight
brady

 

[Kray Gelder]

It looks to me that the hole is tapered on both sides. That indicates to me, man made. Who or why are good questions. Cool find.

 

[Tony in SC]

I'll go with net weight.

 

[Indian Steve]

It would be nice to see some close ups of the hole after it is cleaned. Might be Native American made

 

[OFRRD777]

I was thinking that as well but did Native American's work with metal like this?

 

[Alexander0125]

I am agreeing with it being some sort of weight.

 

[CRUSADER]

Its a homemade lead weight, its use is the makers mystery. Could be lots of uses including fishing net weight.