what is it

[buddyjeff]

Can someone yell me what this is and how old

[JoshandLila]

how big is it? heavy?

[buddyjeff]

Ya it's kinda of heavy and the size of a hand

[fancypants]

I'm curious , buddyjeff , (as to it's size) ... does it seem it has a 'footprint' the size of a horseshoe , or perhaps a sadiron ?

Looks like s/o has recently ground/filed off some metal   ... it seems to be a paired/repaired item , most surely a tool ! ... also , are there any 'measuring-type' marks i/s the cool little (iron?) object ....

[sapphire]

Am I seeing a hollow or recessed bottom? 

[JoshandLila]

I almost want to say its some kind of crucible

[greenacres]

http://www.old-woodworking-tools.net/unknown-hand-tool.html

Just found this great website! It may help you.

[JoshandLila]

does it look like its been beaten with a hammer on the top?

[greenacres]

http://www.auctionwally.com/appraisals/whats-it-worth-appraisal-of-antique-carpenters-chest.html

The appraisal of this chest was $225.00, they give a quick price and a wholesale price. It's not the same look, but it will give you an idea.

[JoshandLila]

lol, wrong topic greenacres but I appreciate the link, thanks

[bigwull]

http://www.auctionwally.com/appraisals/whats-it-worth-appraisal-of-antique-carpenters-chest.html

The appraisal of this chest was $225.00, they give a quick price and a wholesale price. It's not the same look, but it will give you an idea.

Can we have some of whatever you,ve been on....you crease me up.....

[mart]

Where did you get this ??  Found, bought ?

[buddyjeff]

I found it buried in the ground and yes it's kind of looks like someone hit it with a hammer

[buddyjeff]

its 6" tall and 3" wide and looks like a small horseshoe

[buddyjeff]

also the bottom edge is sharp