Eplavoi

Thanks for the info! That would make great grandpa 25 when it was manufactured, so he probably bought it new. The top two pics are the anvil. This pic of the bottom we stole from the internet, it looks like ours. Haven't found another number by the handling hole yet, but maybe after it gets cleaned up a bit more. What does this number tell? Thanks!

Hey guys. We were recently able to acquire Great grandad's old farm anvil. Stamped on the side with JE Pilcher Solid wrought BlackJack warranted St Louis 2.0.9 (English weight measure) Possible serial number on foot under horn 30264 It has a rimmed foot, and there is an inverted pyramid hole in the center of the bottom. We know it was made for Simmons, but are having a hard time finding a date of manufacture. It has been in MN for probably it's whole life, so most likely purchased in Minneapolis. When might this have been made, and what exactly is the use of the pyramid hole? Thanks!