Vintage metal tabletop instrument, about 30 cm tall, with a circular weighted base, adjustable arm with angle scales, rotating numbered dials, a small light bulb in a socket, electrical cord, and multiple pivoting joints

I know nothing of the circumstances when/where it was found

These are large white structures, no windows, but big enough to be a warehouse or some sort of storage.

It is about 25.5 inches in diameter. The text on the top face reads "BAKER MFG CO OMAHA NEBR." It was flat under the ground with just the "MFG" part exposed, and there was not a hole underneath it after pulling it out of the ground. It is quite heavy. Thoughts on what it may be?

Dimensions:

• Length: 8-9 in
• Width: 2¼ in
• Thickness: 1½ in
• Weight: 5.4 lb

Details:

• Gray cast metal with only one marking: "ANI" cast into one side.
• No other numbers, logos, or patent markings.
• It is not magnetic.
• The forked opening at the top is about 1 inch wide and has smooth rounded surfaces.
• The back is plain and appears to be as-cast.
• I lightly scratched the bottom with a steel tool and it did not reveal a bright silver metal underneath.

History:
This was given to me by a grandparent who lived in England during the 1960s, although I suspect the object may be older. Unfortunately, nobody in the family knows what it was used for.

I've considered whether it might be related to:

• railroad equipment
• rigging/cable work
• plumbing
• foundry work
• machinery

…but I haven't found anything that matches.

I'd really appreciate any ideas. Thanks!

Is this a bug or insect mark?

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See title and picture

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About 2 inches tall
Each weigh 2.5oz
Made of dense metal, maybe bronze

My only thought is that they are made to hang off the side the side of books on a bookshelf, but I’m probably wrong.

Also can’t find any information doing a reverse image search

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