Featured Vintage ship’s anchor- (maybe just for fun)

So this is the first for me. I bought a vintage ship’s anchor (because it’s something different and cool) I know nothing about this (but doing some reading now)!How do you age these things? The material used (like iron and hand forged)and the general shape? As the shape maybe evolved over the years. I know there are some collectors out there. Its 103cm long and 79cm wide at the bottom and heavy (ha ha big surprise there!) So Iam saying 1920’s (just because I don’t know) Any guesses as to age? The photo with our Yorkie is for scale.

 

Only my opinion, however, the flukes are odd shaped and the crown seems weak to me. I think it is a reproduction. I could be wrong.

 

Thanks for the reply. It may very well be a repro,I don’t know. The guy I got it from said he got it from an antique dealer/trader about 20 years in Durban (a large port city) But as you know most people have story. It just feels really heavy and solid (to me)for something that’s just for ‘show’. But again I really don’t know. You might be very right..

 

However you do sound like you know a thing or 2 about anchors!

 

It appears to be cast iron and that would account for the weight.

 

Had a look a pictures. This anchor looks very much like some of the pictures of some earlier wrought iron anchors (also thinner crown and fluke shape) So maybe this anchor was modelled as a reproduction based on those.

 

Could it have been for a smaller maybe river or canal boat?

 

But maybe it should also be more rusted if it was used on a boat?

 

I say, sit back and enjoy your new find, however, you now have a problem; how are you to display your anchor?

 

Bolted to a wall where his big, fierce doggie can't knock it over?

 

looks real to me..
& displaying is easy with the leaning bar...





i think it's known as a fishermans...or sailboat style..

 

Yes,I agree (just enjoy it)! I did think about the display problem. You would need special brackets and some type of wall reinforced if you want to wall mount this heavy thing.
Anyway thanks again for your interest and comments.

 

Ha ha,she does have a bit of an attitude. Like all Yorkies

 

Hi Komokwa,thank you for the comments and photos.Interesting information about the fisherman’s or sailboat type. I obviously still hope it’s real. I also had alook at a similar diagram. And yes I agree using the bar to display is best.

 

Looks like the real deal to me ! I like it , I would have bought it if it was in my budget !

 

Thanks for the comment. I was lucky to get it for a very good price.

 

Thanks for the comment. I was wondering as to the size and manner of boat that this would be used for. I was also thinking along those lines. Yes,maybe a river boat,canal boat,mid size sailing boat or such

 

I've always been an admirer of old anchors and I don't think you have a problem with this one not being authentic. It definitely is not cast iron. Google "old anchors" and you will see the many variations that anchors are and were made in the old days. Many were made in local blacksmiths shops and varied according to materials available and preferences. I've seen several of this type displayed, mounted upright at about a 60 degree slant, on a concrete base with one fluke buried or with a special imbedded fastener. In order to increase the stability, the stock would also be fastened down to the rear of the anchor plane.

 

Hi Gus,I appreciate your opinion,that’s great news. You seem to be a “boat guy” (that beautiful motor yacht in your profile picture) and I see you have a long history in antique dealing and you know anchors! (it all makes you the best person to comment) What you say about the display method also makes perfect sense. Thanks again for the confirmation and response. Keep well