Help identifying anvil

[BT]

Looks like a Trenton. The number on the left would be the weight. The number on the right with the A prefix would be the serial number.

According to AIA serial number A157314 would have been made in 1917. (I think that is what the number is, kinda hard to see a couple of the numbers.)

[wksjr66]

Thanks BT, should there be any other markings I could look for?

[BT]

There should be a diamond logo on the side with the name Trenton in it. Lots of times though these weren't stamped very deep or they get obliterated by hammer marks. Trenton also made anvils for other sellers and then would usually have the house brand stamped on them, sometimes over the original Trenton logo.

[wksjr66]

I will try looking again maybe I can find something! So I guess it is a 72 or 73lb. anvil, is that a pretty good size to start with?
Thanks for your Help

[steponmebbbboom]

it appears to be a farriers pattern anvil. with a 2# hammer you should be fine on it, just dont wail too hard on the ends.

[Ten Hammers]

The anvil has a step ( table ) so doubt it is a farriers. Slim waist makes me think Hay Budden but I sure could be wrong. Look the side over ( the side that is viewed in your pic ) with a bright light to shade different areas. BT may absolutely be right on the Trenton. Perhaps you MAY see Brooklyn NY or Hay or Budden on the side as well as other marking numbers which would be weight in pounds. Come to think of it both my HB's only have serial on the front foot. Chalk may help on the side also.

[forgeman]

hello, your anvil is a Trenton . It is a blacksmith style anvil , not a farriers pattern . The weight being on the front foot is common to Trentons , Hay-Buddens had the weight marks on the side . hope this helps , Forgeman

[wksjr66]

I just want to thank everyone who responded and helped me ID this anvil.
Thanks Again,
Bill

[steponmebbbboom]

Originally Posted by Ten Hammers

The anvil has a step ( table ) so doubt it is a farriers. Slim waist ...

yes, the slim waist was what drew me to that conclusion, i missed the step. disregard please.

[ThomasPowers]

Funny I have owned several farriers anvils and all the old ones had a cutting step between the face and the horn---including a 190# Swell Horn Hay Budden Farriers anvil.

Thomas