whatzits 1 and 2

[chopper]

I'm finishing up a display case trying to decide what to include and leave out. I was thinking finial of some kind for the object on the right, it rings at 57 (isn't lead). I have no idea on the type of bullet on the left, it has vertical bars and I was wondering if it's "carved". Thanks

 

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[ivan salis]

looks like it to me

 

[PBK]

Civil War period scabbard tip finials... (There are similarly shaped cap pouch finials as well.)

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[fortbball9]

I FOUND ONE ALMOST JUST LIKE IT NEXT TO A VIRGINIA BATTLEFIELD WITH THE SAME LINES I ASSUMED THAT THEY WERE RIFLING MARKS.

fortbball9

 

[lonesomebob]

Yes to rifeling marks, and the others look like what we used to call picket bullets, but I have forgotten why. Bob

 

[littleneckhalfshell]

Question, are you sure whatzit #1 (the so called carved one) is lead?
I can't tell it's weight from the picture, but it looks a lot like a fossil of some type I have seen before, but can't put my finger on. It would be part of a stem of a plant or maybe a coral. If it is not lead, then it is not a bullet, but could still be heavy. Maybe you should cross post it to the fossil section of the forum.

 

[chopper]

Thanks PBK for the scabbard tip i.d.. Littleneckhalfshel, thanks for the suggestion. I scratched a spot on the bullet, it is definitely lead.