Sold 17 December 2025 · Merchant House Antiques

This “Antique Granite Tethering Block / Farm Weight” found a buyer.

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Description

19th century granite farm weight / tethering block

8x 9 inches

No4

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1011996

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha057/7180/3022

Dealers Notes

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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

SA1011996

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha057/7180/3022

About the Dealer

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 weathered grey granite tethering block with an embedded rusted iron ring on top, resting on gravel.

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Merchant House Antiques

Telephone 07768 960144

Location

Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/merchant

Verified Since Apr 2008

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArchitectural Salvage
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialGranite, Iron
ColourGrey
MotifsHand-chiselled stone, Embedded iron ring, Weathered patination

FAQs

These heavy stone blocks were historically used in rural and agricultural settings to tether livestock, secure farm equipment, or act as weights for temporary structures prior to widespread mechanisation.

Authentic pieces are hand-chiselled from solid local granite or hardstone, featuring an embedded hand-forged iron ring or eyelet secured with lead or molten metal.

Authenticity is indicated by natural weathering, hand-tooled surfaces showing tool marks from historical masons, heavy patination, and ironmongery exhibiting genuine oxidation and pitting.

They are frequently repurposed as architectural garden features, doorstops, or focal points in minimalist outdoor spaces to contrast with softer plantings.

Granite requires minimal maintenance due to its durability, though gentle washing with water and a soft brush can remove excessive moss accumulation without damaging the stone surface or iron ring.