Vintage Blacksmith Tool-Metal Smelting Ladle Skimmer Odd Piece What Is It? I’ve posted to several sites. They suggested it’s a metal smelting skimmer ladle. I don’t know what it is or used for. Cool wall hanger. Measures 21” long, bowl area measures 4” wide,1 1/4” tall. Has a dollop of metal in center. Possibly home made for special application. Rusty as shown. Weighs just under 1 pound. Ships same day from Indiana. See all my pictures as they are part of description. Pick up in New Castle Indiana or shipping is posted.