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Tim Ryan

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  1. Thanks for the quick responses. The consistency in your responses reassures me. I was a little worried I had maybe let my enthusiasm run away with me. I haven't had much luck finding an anvil in my budget here in North Dakota. The few I have looked at were 50's and 60's vintage cast ASOs (Am I getting that right?). When I saw the English marks and the word "wrought" on this one, I jumped on it. The reason I described it as abused is that there are many, many chisel marks and other marrings on the face and horn that (based entirely on my book learning here and elsewhere) seemed to be caused by cold work. I will try to get some better pictures of these marks to get further input from your guys if I should just use it or if there needs to be any dressing done. Thanks again.
  2. I just came into possession of this anvil. I am totally new to blacksmithing but it's clear this poor thing has been abused. I would like to know who the maker is and what, if anything, I can do to clean it up and put it to use. Foot is marked with "P" and "P" I can make out English weight markings of 1 1 12 which is confirmed by its weight. I can also make out the word "wrought" encircling the middle weight marking. It also appears that there is additional stampings above this, but I can't make it out due to the abuse. At best, I plan on using this as an enthusiastic ameteur. My initial thought is to maybe try to true up the top and grind out the worst of the abuse on the horn. I have a tame welder who is willing to assist me to fill the major damage to the edge. But, I thought I better know what I have before I start altering it. Thanks in advance.
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