What is this lead cone shape, Please

[Cheese]

I found this cone shaped lead but what would the shape be used for ? Its not a fishing sinker,lol.
I found on an old horse and cart track
Is it a,
Tumasek Leads Cone shape coin
I dont know But need help or info on Please?

http://translate.google.com.au/tran...20/tumaseksingapore-figure-coins/&prev=search

 

[BJ Bates]

Hi Cheese,
Looking at the shape of it and the discolouration and the oxidation I'd be fairly correct in saying it was a drop sinker, an oldie, by the shape and I am only speaking from experience of my fishing escapades and I'd say it would undoubtedly have had a wire up the middle to attach a fishing line to of some sorts.
The reason the wire is not visible or present is the lead will outlast the wire every time.
Cheers
BJ

 

[casper]

........... wouldn't the old timers have used a plumb bob to assist in sinking an accurate hole ??

casper

 

[Cheese]

Thats 1 over the top fishing sinker, and made upside down
the big hole is at the heavy end?

 

[Cheese]

Yes it was a sinker as I have found another, they must have been pouring lead into the ground to make.
how is the copper nail, its a big 1.

 

[Nightjar]

........... wouldn't the old timers have used a plumb bob to assist in sinking an accurate hole ??

casper

With Casper on this one, a plumb bob.

 

[Jaros]

I agree --a plumb bob.

 

[rocketaroo]

Almost identical to plumb bobs, found in the tilt mechanisms of pinball machines.

 

[Cheese]

I found this 1,
It looks like it goes with the plum bob thing as I notice
the square centers.
I am starting to think the items are from mid, 1800s
weights and measures set ?.

 

[GaryO]

I think that is a lead roofing washer and the square hole is from the use of old square nails.