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Mold for making Lead Sinkers
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Overview
On one end of the aluminum arm is a wood handle and on the other is a metallic pyramid shaped cup which was the mold for the lead for the sinker.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.455
Item type
Tools
Themes
Material
Aluminium
Wood
Height or length
63 mm
Contextual information
Lead is an ideal material for making sinkers, with its high density, stability, low cost (at least in comparison to alternate products) and relatively low melting point.
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Last modified
Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Mold for making Lead Sinkers
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