Cast Iron weight, weighing 8lb (3.63kg) cast with an attractive decorative profiled top and radiused bottom, and parallel sides.
Traditionally used for long case 30 hour clocks, which use a looped rope or chain. The require just one 8lb weight to drive both the time and strike trains.
The weight includes a steel hoop to hang the weight, but will also need an s hook to connect it to the pulley stirrup.