This is a Diamond Eye or Banking anchor. It was pulled from Gloucester harbor decades ago. Probably in service aboard a 3 masted schooner.
These anchors were forged, exclusively, in Gloucester Mass. No where else. They were made for about 100 years, starting approx 1750.
So, 100 years before Fitz Henry Lane picked up a brush to capture, on canvas, the salty lives of the people and ships of Gloucester, one of the towns forges was making these anchors.
This one is 10 feet long and 5 feet across the flukes. It has been professionally cleaned and preserved. The stock, is a 6 x 6, shaped with a manual plane and secured with rope, like it would have been 250 years ago.
The anchor is in excellent condition. Aged enough to show each layer of bog iron that was fused with a welding hammer, but still rock solid.
Which of Lane’s timeless wooden vessels was held in place by this anchor while his brush recorded history? That question can only be answered by your imagination.
One thing for sure. You can have your own piece of Gloucester history.
It would make a beautiful display for your marina, restaurant, or private collection.
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This behemoth was pulled from the Atlantic by a Chincoteague shrimp boat. It was found in the vicinity of the Juno wreck, although it’s not quite old enough to have been from the Juno.
Like most of these old beasts, it came up without it’s stock. Replacement was fabbed from 4″ hot rolled steel pipe.
The shank measures 10′ 6″ long and it is 76″ across the flukes. Has a 9′ stock and weighs 2500 pounds.
It has been professionally preserved and is rock solid.
It’s the perfect piece for a marina, bar, restaurant, or a private collection.
This thing is an attention getter.
People can’t help but stop and take pictures and ask about it.
Don’t worry about the logistics. Delivery is available.
You only regret the things you DON’T buy!
Located in Maryland
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