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Antique Granite Tethering Block / Farm Weight
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Antique Granite Tethering Block / Farm Weight

19th century
Sold 17 December 2025 · Merchant House Antiques
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Description

19th century granite farm weight / tethering block

8x 9 inches

No4

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Granite Tethering Block to the 19th Century.

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SA1011995
Dealers Internal Reference
Mha057/0280/3022
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Description
19th century granite farm weight / tethering block

8x 9 inches

No4

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Granite Tethering Block to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1011995
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha057/0280/3022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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A cylindrical antique granite tethering block featuring a rusted iron ring set into the top centre surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cylindrical antique granite tethering block featuring a rusted iron ring set into the top centre surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Granite Tethering Block / Farm Weight

Archive II A cylindrical antique granite tethering block featuring a rusted iron ring set into the top centre surface. View II
Archive III A cylindrical antique granite tethering block featuring a rusted iron ring set into the top centre surface. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical antique granite tethering block featuring a rusted iron ring set into the top centre surface. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical antique granite tethering block featuring a rusted iron ring set into the top centre surface. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical antique granite tethering block featuring a rusted iron ring set into the top centre surface. View VI
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Merchant House Antiques

Merchant House Antiques
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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Apr 2008
Items For Sale 94
Items Sold 4,220
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
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Location: Cotswold and Devon, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A cylindrical antique granite tethering block featuring a rusted iron ring set into the top centre surface.
Antique granite tethering block / farm weight
Ref: SA1011995
A cylindrical antique granite tethering block featuring a rusted iron ring set into the top centre surface.
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  • ObjectGarden Ornaments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialGranite, Iron
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsHand-chiselled granite cylinder, Embedded iron anchor ring, Weathered stone patina

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Granite tethering blocks and farm weights were utilitariam agricultural objects historically used on farms and estates for securing livestock, anchoring equipment, or serving as heavy ballast weights prior to mechanisation.

These items were hand-chiselled from solid local granite or hardstone, featuring an embedded hand-forged iron eyelet, ring, or loop securely anchored into the stone with lead or cement.

Authentic pieces typically display deep weathering, hand-tooled tool marks on the stone surface, natural lichen growth, and heavy oxidisation or rust on the iron ring consistent with age and outdoor exposure.

In contemporary spaces, these robust stone blocks serve effectively as sculptural garden ornaments, rustic doorstops, or architectural pedestals, bringing natural texture and historic character to a landscape or minimalist interior.

Weathered granite requires minimal maintenance; cleaning should be restricted to gentle washing with water and a soft brush to remove debris while preserving the historic patina and natural weathering.
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