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18th Century Wrought Iron Anchor - 6 Ft
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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18th Century Wrought Iron Anchor - 6 Ft

18th century
Description

Dimensions

Anchor Height (Head to Crown) = 183 cm

Overall Height = 203 cm

Width Fluke to Fluke = 126 cm

Width Ball to Ball on the Stock = 196 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
126cm (49.61")
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Wrought Iron Anchor to the 18th Century.

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SA1184280
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Gm-186
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Description
Dimensions

Anchor Height (Head to Crown) = 183 cm

Overall Height = 203 cm

Width Fluke to Fluke = 126 cm

Width Ball to Ball on the Stock = 196 cm

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Wrought Iron Anchor to the 18th Century.

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SA1184280
Dealers Internal Ref
Gm-186
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel.
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Archive I A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel.

18th Century Wrought Iron Anchor - 6 Ft

Archive II A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel. View II
Archive III A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel. View III
Archive IV A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel. View IV
Archive V A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel. View V
Archive VI A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel. View VI
Archive VII A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel. View VII
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Barnstaple Road
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EX36 3RD
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A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel.
18th Century Wrought Iron Anchor - 6 ft
Ref: SA1184280
A large 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron ship anchor with a weathered rust finish resting outdoors on gravel.
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An admiralty pattern anchor features a central shank, two curved arms with flukes, and a perpendicular stock designed to ensure the flukes grip the seabed. Common from the 18th to 19th centuries, these heavy iron structures were hand-forged for wooden sailing vessels.

During the 18th century, anchors were crafted by hand-forging individual bars of wrought iron together at extreme temperatures in specialised anchor smithies. This layered, hand-worked iron structure provided flexibility and high resistance to fracturing under heavy marine stress.

Authentic 18th-century anchors display hand-hammered surface texture, irregular weld lines, and a distinctive tapered profile typical of early forging techniques. They lack modern cast-iron seam lines or machine-stamped serial numbers, featuring forged iron stock keys and heavy shackles instead.

A large wrought iron anchor serves as an impactful focal point when placed in coastal gardens, courtyard entranceways, or alongside gravel drives. Pair it with native grasses or stone paving to highlight its rustic, industrial silhouette against natural textures.

To preserve weathered wrought iron while maintaining its natural patination, apply a coat of translucent microcrystalline wax or breathable sealant annually. Ensure the base rests on well-draining stone or gravel to prevent standing water from accelerating heavy corrosion.
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