Robert J. Bender Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I need help. My wife bought me an anvil and I'm trying to identify as much as I can about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 It's a Trenton, made in Columbus, OH, USA and 47098 was made in 1904. It is considered one of the "good" brands of American made anvils along with Arm & Hammer (Not Vulcan!), Hay Budden and Fisher for the big 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert J. Bender Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thank you for your information. I was wondering what the W and not quit so visible S on the left front foot meant. And where would I look for a weight? Can you explain the numbers that are visible? I will have to take more pictures but what is the best way to test for a solid or cast with a steal plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Well to get an accurate weight I'd suggest the bathroom scale. Also on the opposite side of the foot with the serial number IIRC. If you want to know the most about it: "Anvils in America" by Richard Postman is currently the best book available on the subject and even if you are not in America, the Trenton is an American anvil and so well covered in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugburn Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have an old Trenton I just was able to bring home to live with me.Thank you No Name for all his info. I would like a date it and any other info I can get about it and the company. That is sad the factory is going to be condos now..... A29364 or the 3 and 6 could be 8's hard to say.Thank you for any help and information is gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knivesbyred Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Can anyone identify the Maker, etc. of this Anvil. It appears to be 108# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 C in a triangle is a Columbian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Welcome to IFI KNIVESBYRED... I suggest reading this to get the best out of the forum.https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/53873-read-this-first/ Pretty good looking Columbian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knivesbyred Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Thanks IFI & Clay. I will read as suggested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Cast Steel; good brand, American made: Cleveland OH, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knivesbyred Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Thanks Thomas! Cannot go wrong with USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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