Uncle Pug:Well... perhaps it isn't readily apparent from the second picture... but the anchor wasn't galvanized steel... it is bronze and is even now the star of my anchor collection. I will leave it untouched on one side but cleaned and polished on the other.
It was a wonderful object lesson: Some things look worthless even though there is real beauty hidden within. It is even more meaningful when applied to people. Some seem crusty and worn... even bent and useless... but underneath, if you take the time and trouble, you find a treasure.
to lug that thing in the house, my sig-other would lock me out.
Finding old anchors and especially chain is always a bonus if you own a boat. I'll even pull up old line if it's in good shape - you can never have enough dock/anchor line.