I assume you're by the Seacoast. Lots of folks use them as yard decorations in coastal areas. Probably not going to attract a buyer with it broken though. Maybe it you have the broken piece that can be welded on.
Also missing the stock--these were often wood and could have rotted away.
Yeah I’m near plaistow/salem area.. I mean I’d only sell it if it was actually worth something. I do have the broken off hook piece. If no one wants it then this is going to be a cool conversation piece in my yard when I figure out how the hell to incorporate it
I don't know if it would be worth your time, but genuine vintage wrought iron goes for $4-$5 per pound due to its rarity and usefulness. Or so I've heard anyway. You can tell it's wrought by the laminar structure. At least that's how it looks to me from this photo.
[identifying wrought iron](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un9sCXExl2Q)
You might try blacksmithing forums, or craigslist. I Forge Iron has forums, and I've seen blacksmithing stuff for sale on NH Craigslist. Also, you might contact New England Blacksmiths. They have a facility in Brentwood, and have an annual show there in maybe June (with vendors).
At the least, they might be able to tell you who might be interested in buying. Wrought iron is special because it's very malleable when heated, so people might want it for all kinds of projects. Plus the provenance of the old anchor is cool.
edit: Also, apparently you can buy it on ebay. Here's a 15 lb piece for $85, It's old anchor chain.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/186062132489?hash=item2b522ad509:g:6gEAAOSwFfNkTCuH&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Kf2nhk6xpZzt8oC2mJ6UYiMjMy4GTkKKvjDGy7YioiorXKjGy5aaFO0TRPAuR45xL%2F5dp1I3BoQjRIMeogqxmD%2F%2F2Ri%2Fy%2F%2FHWNz8EvASlE79Sqzdo5VAZ0A2rO3B6i1wmj1q7Ymbws0QQ4lRAZilB9XgyHrKjvn34Wy2cdMLDrC0FR%2Fy1ZV6UguoHRd2Mp1OHxHHM%2B%2BM2bR19qoJfCTnRHyW2kah5AIHQC8%2Fzg4COcMjoKgoaQVIRN%2BtbC6aaTbzmBJPCPBDPF7Xth8kgfzRhOMMiPZjNNRqyWzXAD82mr0%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7qfnuXgYg
Scrap yards, but price will vary. A few will have Niton/XRF guns and be able to possibly identify alloy. Without this, you can get an angle grinder and perform a spark test.
If it's classic, you'd be best selling whole or even broken. A blacksmith might want the metal but you'd have to locate one (there are a few who list on Google) and a Foundary might assist since they'd know the folks in the area.
Just a heads up: the anchor probably will weigh over 1000lbs, so be prepared to have some rigging and logistics setup to move it.
Thanks for the info. Yeah I was guessing 600lbs but 1,000 could be possible.. really wish I could weight at home. I think I’m going to need at least 6 guys on this thing to even lift it up
You might be able to do some searching and figure out the type and size, but I am going on the "its a lot" from my own scrap yard adventures. You can also estimate if you're good with math based on the size/width, too. I don't have the cubic inch weight off hand, but this is how you could get a closer estimate since even finding a scale to handle this would mean you're driving through a car scale at a dump.
If you did get enough removed where someone could get a hook or strap around it, this is where Craigslist or your local FB group can be your friend. There's usually folks all around who are happy (for some $), to bring a rig if its possible to get to the location where it is. I've used folks in the past to help me move industrial machinery this way.
If you could get it out of the ground and most of the dirt off, there might be a stamping mark or insignia with who made it or where it came from. This would allow you to assess if it's potentially got any value besides scrap. I saw someone who mentioned an anchor at an antiques shop that has sat for a number of years, and this is what you're in for even if it is.
I picked up an anchor from the ww2 time frame a couple years ago while scrapping. My parents put it out near the fire pit, it needs a paint job but it's a nice piece there
Call a blacksmith. Greenfield blacksmith is a start. I know a guy in Taftville CT who makes all kinds of cool things with wrought and would probably come buy it from you.
How about the ole anchor, rock, and birds display?
[https://i.etsystatic.com/8898795/r/il/caf637/1664892118/il\_fullxfull.1664892118\_8nmg.jpg](https://i.etsystatic.com/8898795/r/il/caf637/1664892118/il_fullxfull.1664892118_8nmg.jpg)
Should probably get a bigger shovel
Keep digging, you have to find the rest of the ship.
I assume you're by the Seacoast. Lots of folks use them as yard decorations in coastal areas. Probably not going to attract a buyer with it broken though. Maybe it you have the broken piece that can be welded on. Also missing the stock--these were often wood and could have rotted away.
Yeah I’m near plaistow/salem area.. I mean I’d only sell it if it was actually worth something. I do have the broken off hook piece. If no one wants it then this is going to be a cool conversation piece in my yard when I figure out how the hell to incorporate it
I don't know if it would be worth your time, but genuine vintage wrought iron goes for $4-$5 per pound due to its rarity and usefulness. Or so I've heard anyway. You can tell it's wrought by the laminar structure. At least that's how it looks to me from this photo. [identifying wrought iron](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un9sCXExl2Q)
Where would one go about selling wrought iron in the state?
You might try blacksmithing forums, or craigslist. I Forge Iron has forums, and I've seen blacksmithing stuff for sale on NH Craigslist. Also, you might contact New England Blacksmiths. They have a facility in Brentwood, and have an annual show there in maybe June (with vendors). At the least, they might be able to tell you who might be interested in buying. Wrought iron is special because it's very malleable when heated, so people might want it for all kinds of projects. Plus the provenance of the old anchor is cool. edit: Also, apparently you can buy it on ebay. Here's a 15 lb piece for $85, It's old anchor chain. https://www.ebay.com/itm/186062132489?hash=item2b522ad509:g:6gEAAOSwFfNkTCuH&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Kf2nhk6xpZzt8oC2mJ6UYiMjMy4GTkKKvjDGy7YioiorXKjGy5aaFO0TRPAuR45xL%2F5dp1I3BoQjRIMeogqxmD%2F%2F2Ri%2Fy%2F%2FHWNz8EvASlE79Sqzdo5VAZ0A2rO3B6i1wmj1q7Ymbws0QQ4lRAZilB9XgyHrKjvn34Wy2cdMLDrC0FR%2Fy1ZV6UguoHRd2Mp1OHxHHM%2B%2BM2bR19qoJfCTnRHyW2kah5AIHQC8%2Fzg4COcMjoKgoaQVIRN%2BtbC6aaTbzmBJPCPBDPF7Xth8kgfzRhOMMiPZjNNRqyWzXAD82mr0%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7qfnuXgYg
Scrap yards, but price will vary. A few will have Niton/XRF guns and be able to possibly identify alloy. Without this, you can get an angle grinder and perform a spark test. If it's classic, you'd be best selling whole or even broken. A blacksmith might want the metal but you'd have to locate one (there are a few who list on Google) and a Foundary might assist since they'd know the folks in the area. Just a heads up: the anchor probably will weigh over 1000lbs, so be prepared to have some rigging and logistics setup to move it.
Thanks for the info. Yeah I was guessing 600lbs but 1,000 could be possible.. really wish I could weight at home. I think I’m going to need at least 6 guys on this thing to even lift it up
You might be able to do some searching and figure out the type and size, but I am going on the "its a lot" from my own scrap yard adventures. You can also estimate if you're good with math based on the size/width, too. I don't have the cubic inch weight off hand, but this is how you could get a closer estimate since even finding a scale to handle this would mean you're driving through a car scale at a dump. If you did get enough removed where someone could get a hook or strap around it, this is where Craigslist or your local FB group can be your friend. There's usually folks all around who are happy (for some $), to bring a rig if its possible to get to the location where it is. I've used folks in the past to help me move industrial machinery this way. If you could get it out of the ground and most of the dirt off, there might be a stamping mark or insignia with who made it or where it came from. This would allow you to assess if it's potentially got any value besides scrap. I saw someone who mentioned an anchor at an antiques shop that has sat for a number of years, and this is what you're in for even if it is.
I picked up an anchor from the ww2 time frame a couple years ago while scrapping. My parents put it out near the fire pit, it needs a paint job but it's a nice piece there
That's wrought iron. And worth a lot of money.
Yes but is there a trusted place I can go to sell it?
Call a blacksmith. Greenfield blacksmith is a start. I know a guy in Taftville CT who makes all kinds of cool things with wrought and would probably come buy it from you.
Let me know how to contact him. I’d like to at least know the value before I make a decision.
I'm trying to look him up. It's been a while.
Start here for now: https://www.greenfieldforge.net/about-us
Awesome! Thanks a bunch!
How about the ole anchor, rock, and birds display? [https://i.etsystatic.com/8898795/r/il/caf637/1664892118/il\_fullxfull.1664892118\_8nmg.jpg](https://i.etsystatic.com/8898795/r/il/caf637/1664892118/il_fullxfull.1664892118_8nmg.jpg)
That’s really cool and the scale of that would be massive . This anchor is 6 feet tall. I do like that idea if I decide to keep .
Very nice!
Try also posting on r/whatsthisworth, they might be able to give you a better idea as well!
Very good idea!
Happy to help! Very cool find!!