Shot Ladle

 

This is an iron shot ladle, used to melt and pour lead into bullet molds to be made into ball and shot.  It measures about 5.25″ x 7.5″.  For source and more details, click here.

 

Image from: http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/revwar/image_gal/morrimg/shotladle.html