What is this thingy?

[DonTom]

Out of commission transformer, reduces high voltage from power lines to usable household voltage

Yeah, I am surprised I did not recognize it right away but I have never seen one close up before, as they are never that low to the ground.

BTW, if you read the thread, you would know it is being used as a mailbox, but I didn't realize that at first.

-Don- Kingston Campground, NV