Abstract: An anchoring device is provided for use in reseating a toilet atop a broken water closet ring having a circular, annular radial flange, a portion of which is missing. The boundaries of the missing portion define a gap in the flange. The anchoring device includes a pair of arcuate members, both having flat surfaces formed at the same diameter as the flange of the water closet ring and at least one of which is formed over an arc of a length greater than a semi-circle. The members have a first set of ends hingedly joined together and a second set of apertured ends which can be moved into overlapping relationship with each other. The ends of the members are drawn apart so that they may be positioned about the closet ring with their flat surfaces located directly beneath the annular radial flange of the closet ring.