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This is a discussion on Anvils Make and Model within the Blacksmithin' forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; Hi, I have two anvils that were in barn of a 100 year old farmhouse we renovated in Georgia. I ...
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08-12-2007, 03:42 PM
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 Anvils Make and Model
Hi, I have two anvils that were in barn of a 100 year old farmhouse we renovated in Georgia. I wanted to find out more about their value. The smaller one (~100 lbs) I think is a London anvil pattern and has SOLID WROUGHT in a circle on the side. Right below is USA. The larger anvil (~150?) has on one side a large X with what looks like a W and S on either side and then QU___S(?) and below DU_L_Y(?). On the other side are numbers. They are spaced out. I think they are 6, 3, 23. Anyone have any idea as to who made these or their value? Or anywhere else on them, I should look for further identification. Appreciate any information. Including other sites I can research them. Dara  |
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08-12-2007, 04:09 PM
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The one with the "X" is probably a Wilkinson anvil. Probably originally marked J. Wilkinson & Sons, Queens, Dudley.
Last edited by BT; 08-12-2007 at 04:16 PM. Reason: See Anvils in America, page 128 - 129 |
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08-12-2007, 05:54 PM
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can you post a picture of them
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08-12-2007, 09:34 PM
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6 . 3 . 23 would be 112 x6 = 672 + 3 x 28 = 84 so 672+ 84 + 23 = 780 lbs, I think you better check the numbers again
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08-12-2007, 10:17 PM
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The anvil is definitley not 780 lbs! Maybe what I thought was a 6 is a weight symbol. I attached an etching. Any thoughts? For the anvil with the circle and USA, above those is something that looks like an arrow with some letters. I attached an etching of that as well but it is not as clear. Anyone have any ideas on the manufacturer for this anvil? Thanks so much for the info. Already checked up on Wilkinson anvils! |
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08-12-2007, 10:30 PM
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Check the front foot of that one. If it is a Trenton, it should have the weight stamped on the left and a serial number on the right. The weight would be in pounds.
Last edited by BT; 08-12-2007 at 10:48 PM. |
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08-12-2007, 10:55 PM
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On what might be a Trenton, the weight appears to be on the right and definitely a serial number on the left. So those are the reverse sides of what you mentioned. I could not make the numbers out very well, need to clean it up more. Also on the Wilkinson, there is an 8 right in the middle of the front foot. Any ideas on what that means? I am signing off for tonight but will check anything else tomorrow. The is very interesting. I really appreaciate the information! BTW, what is the best way to clean them up? |
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08-12-2007, 11:21 PM
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Postman says the Trentons always had the serial number on the right. The weight on the left "may" be prefixed with a letter or letters. The serial number on the right may be prefixed with an "A". Also check the bottom of the anvil. Early Trentons have an hourglass shaped depression. The later ones have an oval depression. |
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