Antique Stone-Based Iron Ring Hitching Weight / Tether Anchor

This antique utilitarian object consists of a heavy forged iron oval ring set into a rough-hewn stone base. The iron shank is hand-forged and driven directly into the stone, indicating pre-industrial or early industrial workmanship. Pieces of this type were commonly used as hitching weights, tether anchors, or farmyard tie-offs for livestock, dogs, or small equipment.