JME1149 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I've got a lead on an anvil that I'm going to check out today, but would appreciate some educated guesses on the brand. I've only got one photo to go from right now, so condition is unknown. The general shape is throwing me off, it's got that stubby, thick waisted appearance of a colonial, but the horn is also short and stubby. To me, it looks old, but the existence of both pritchel and hardie holes makes me think it may not be all that old. From the description I have and the rough sizes I've been given, it should be in the 100 pound range, and it's in western Pennsylvania area. Please take a look and let me know what you think it might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 From the look of the line of the corners as they go down to the legs, it "could" be a Mousehole of other English anvil of the era. There were hundred of manufacturers in this era in England, and many made very similar anvils. Also to note, this anvil is well used. Not totally worn out, but its had a long, hard life. Working on that sway would definitely take some getting used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I am a bit concerned as well about the wear pattern; it looks much more like that seen on cast iron anvils than on steel faced anvils. Check for ring and do the ball bearing test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Yeah, this one looks like a cast iron ASO. I saw one at a meet that look a lot like it that was real soft. Test it out. No rebound, walk away unless you need a boat anchor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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