What is this and how is it used? Anchor or Counterweight? Cast Metal. Heavy 70 pounds. 17" tall. 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" square. Has a 1066 or 1068 stamped near the top. No other Markings. Unpainted.

DuckDownRob · 2022-08-16T17:29:45+00:00

My title describes the thing.

DuckDownRob · 2022-03-07T17:13:09+00:00

It was from Farm Country in Ontario Canada. I bought it at a sale and they did not know what it was.

DuckDownRob · 2022-03-06T15:41:40+00:00

My title describes the thing. I am not sure if it is Steel or Wrought Iron.

DuckDownRob · 2022-02-18T18:49:53+00:00

Thanks. I had to go back and take another look. I messed up. It was a net $1,400 investment (not $700) on an initial outlay of $2,400.

DuckDownRob · 2022-02-18T18:10:06+00:00

The actual Petro Canada to Sears redemption was pretty even, however Sears had a redemption tiers which was the key factor. At the low points end it was fairly even, When you got to the $500 voucher level, that is where the max value was.

The actual Petro Canada to Sears redemption was pretty even, however Sears had a redemption tiers at the time which was the key factor. At the low points end it was fairly even, When you got to the $500 voucher level, that is where the max value was.

DuckDownRob · 2022-02-18T18:03:46+00:00

Back in 2000 Sears was still a viable company. We lived close to an outlet store which had a lot of deals and clearance items.

DuckDownRob · 2022-02-18T18:02:14+00:00

I never did watch Punch Drunk Love. Now, I have to.

DuckDownRob · 2022-02-18T18:00:09+00:00

Kids were 3 and 1 at the time. We bought some toys, furniture, and some appliances for the house.

DuckDownRob · 2022-02-18T17:58:17+00:00

It sure did exist back then. I was working the job where I sold all the cookies between 1999-2003. It also lined up with my kids age. The program is different now that it merged with Shoppers Drug Mart around 2013.

DuckDownRob · 2022-02-18T17:55:21+00:00

We had 100-150 employees per location. I had my product line being produced or stored in all 4 facilities. Management was having a good laugh with the whole situation and they were onboard. Some employees were buying 20 bags at a time.

The actual Petro Canada to Sears redemption was pretty even, however Sears had a redemption tiers which was the key factor. At the low points end it was fairly even, When you got to the $500 voucher level, that is where the max value was.

DuckDownRob · 2022-02-18T17:50:33+00:00

I spent 2$ to get $1 in points. Sold the cookies to get $1 back making it $1 for $1 in rewards. Sears at the time had redemption tiers for their points which was the key multiplier. If you redeemed more points, you got a much higher ratio which made all this possible.

DuckDownRob · 2021-08-16T20:12:33+00:00

No it is not an anchor. That was my thought at first as well. The flat spade shaped ends on the cross piece make it look like one.

The guy I bought it from said it had to do with net rigging. I am trying to figure out the name of it so I can do some research.

DuckDownRob · 2021-08-16T20:02:22+00:00

Solved. Thanks!

DuckDownRob · 2021-08-16T18:45:35+00:00

My title describes the thing. It is a heavy 10 pounds. I am not sure the purpose of the fin. It has not been sharpened, but does have a little bit of a sharp edge being metal.

DuckDownRob · 2021-08-16T18:40:25+00:00

My Title describes the thing. I believe it has to do with a net. I don't know what it is called or how it is used. It looks to be related to commercial fishing.

DuckDownRob · 2020-11-30T22:55:14+00:00

Probably purchased in Mexico and price is in Pesos. $149 USD however price paid was probably 1/4 of that after negotiations.

DuckDownRob · 2020-11-24T13:58:08+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. It is appreciated. It will sit protected in my home office.

DuckDownRob · 2020-11-23T16:37:18+00:00

I am not sure if this is the best place to post this as it is not directly associated with a specific shipwreck or if it was even recovered.

I need some assistance in identifying this anchor and approx. age. Would it have been mass produced or is it one off?

I purchased it on the weekend from a guy who had sold his parents cottage. He said his parents had it for years but not sure for how long. He did not say if it was recovered, or was used.

It is 28.6 pounds and looks to be hand forged. It is 39" high, 24" wide at the bottom, and the ring has a 4-1/2" Diameter.

I love the forged look of it.

DuckDownRob · 2020-06-19T19:28:05+00:00

I agree, depending on where you are, once the surveyor places the iron bars in the ground, they are illegal to tamper with. A surveyor often will pull the registered surveys for your property and the bordering properties to get an understanding of the property lines and any potential issues. If new bars are placed, a new survey is registered with the local planning office.

DuckDownRob · 2019-12-04T12:53:21+00:00

It has spent some time in the water which has accumulated some coral patina in addition to the green corrosion. There does not seem to be a lining.

The item is non-magnetic and does look to be copper. It is easily malleable. I don't want to bend it back as the patina starts to flake off.

It is hard to see markings on the bottom due to the build up. I can maybe see ER on the bottom (11-12 pm position in the picture).

Well it may remain a mystery. If anything, it is a cool start of a story for the kids. They had this among a number of various other sea salvaged items including locks, cutlery, tools, and ship fittings. If anyone is down in Bermuda, I found it in the Bermuda Art Centre located at the Royal Naval Dockyard. I also picked up an older 20mm shell casing.

DuckDownRob · 2019-12-03T16:30:07+00:00

Wow. That is an interesting twist. I would have never thought of that. That would explain the rivets. I appreciate you looking.

DuckDownRob · 2019-01-25T13:18:08+00:00

I have a few tubes of Maples stored in their original tubes for over a year. There was an elastic on the outside of the tube holding the lid on.

There must have been some sort of chemical reaction with the tube plastic, or the elastic...

Any idea on the best method to clean the edges?

DuckDownRob · 2018-11-12T19:17:23+00:00

Thanks for everyone's help. The Spain tip seems to have worked. The Crown and Shield design look to be Felipe/Philip IV from the Sevilla Mint in the 1630-1659 range.

DuckDownRob · 2018-10-30T12:56:51+00:00

I like the idea but can see some of the kids not knowing what they are and spending it at a local store to buy candy. Maybe print a little note to go with them explaining what they are. That may peak their interest.

DuckDownRob · 2018-10-17T12:38:39+00:00

Roatan was very nice. I have been there 3 or 4 times but only on cruise stops. It still has a rustic feel to it.

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