Hulagrub Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Is a #70 Fisher anvil, circa 1880's a good anvil? And if it is, what would be a reasonable price? All the info, I amm getting from this from is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dave PS Looking at the pix, under the horn and across the bottom it says FISHER, with a number 7 right above it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 If the anvil is not broken and the face is in good condition it is a good anvil. Fisher anvils were a quality brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulagrub Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Wish I had a picture to post, but yours says alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 If I told you I had a car, it was a 4 door made by Ford in the 1960's and asked you how much it was worth---could you answer the question without know more details including, condition, mileage, style, location, etc. Anvils are a lot like that, from what you have said we can say it's worth anywhere from about 10 cents a pound to $3 a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulagrub Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Tom, I know what you mean. Well the anvil passed the ball bearing test with flying colors. Not to beat up. So I took the leap of faith and bought it. It has the Fisher marking on one end, the end has a faint 1881 (year date, maybe), a supposed angel on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 It has the Fisher marking on one end, the end has a faint 1881 (year date, maybe), a supposed angel on the side. 1881 was the first year FISHER put the dates on the heal of their anvils. 1880 was the first dated year, but the date was on the bottom. Your "angel" is an Eagle. Fisher foundry was also known as Eagle Anvil Works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulagrub Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Fine using shape! My main shop anvil is a 515# Fisher---I love the quiet! I have a demo anvil that's a ringer to bring folks in; but I sure like going back to the quiet one in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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