thick construction and long handle might make you think it was designed for stirring something over a fireplace.
Its real purpose, however, was much more unusual.
This type of cast-iron spoon was used for melting metal, particularly lead, before pouring it into molds. In some historical settings, the tool was used to help make bullets, fishing sinkers, and other small metal objects at home.
The object is a fascinating reminder of how differently people once approached everyday problems. Before modern stores made manufactured goods easily available, families often depended on
