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Going to take a look at an early anvil to buy and need some guidance


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And was wondering if anyone could give me some guidance on value and maybe maker.  I know it's old as it has no pritchel, and has damage to the edges, and no markings.  It weighs in right at 164 pounds.  Would $200 be too much?  How about 300?   I honestly have  no clue about the cost of these older anvils.

 

Thanks for any help.

 

 

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Ball bearing test would be mandatory; how badly do you need it? $1 to $2 a pound is *MY* range for anvils but I have enough to work on and so tend to lowball prices for other anvils so I can pass them on the students.  If you don't have an anvil and that ones passes the test I would think that US$200 would not be a terrible price.  I would not go top dollar as it is damaged and worn.  If I had to do a pre 1820 impression I might go up a bit more as it would fit it and be a sizable anvil for that period!  (you sure 164#?)

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