Small mallet? Copper Brass Lead?

[Jeff from Wisconsin]

Interesting find when cleaning out one of the ole sheds.
What might you think this was used for? What material? and what type of handle would look best, wood/Steel/Brass and what shape?
Your thoughts!








Edit: Oyah it's about 1-1/2 diameter and 4 inches long.

[Northwoods]

You can never go wrong with hickory. Maple would be great, and walnut would be beautiful!

[Bill Houghton]

Non-sparking, low marring.

It's possible House Handles would have an already-made handle for you, though that would be less challenging, I suppose: https://www.househandle.com/

[Aunt Phil]

Looks like Vincent found a piece of K copper and used it to make himself a lead mallet because he didn't have one of the molds.  Probably had a steel placekeeper for the handle hole so he didn't cook the handle when he repoured.