HELP IDENTIFY UNUSUAL ANTIQUE ANCHOR

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  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found this at a local yard sale & bought it because I've learned that people buy/collect old anchors! But this one has the most unusual bottom - it is rounded instead of sharp, which seems lie it would just slide along the ocean floor instead of digging in.
    And the rounded bottom has a trough or guide? that looks like it would guide a chain or rope - maybe to help lift it/unsnag it when a boat is ready to set sail?
    Thanks all- I appreciate any help. Have a great (& peaceful) Sunday!
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  2. daveydempsey

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    I believe that is called a Hall Anchor
     
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  3. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Thanks - going to look it up!
     
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  4. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    If it is actual wrought iron there are a number of people who buy and cut them into pieces for knife making.
     
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  5. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I just sold the one next to it in photo below on eBay last night for $125 + $60 shipping (With the title: Old, Rusty Anchor for Sale)!
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