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  1. njanvilman
    Short nutshell...the complete story is in book...but after Mr. Postman's "Anvils in America" came out in 1998, I noticed a photo of a price sheet from Crossley Machine Co. Working only 12 miles away, I visited one day, knocked on the door, and entering that day changed my life forever. They had made Fisher anvils until 1979, and were about to shut down. They gave me anything related to that time that was left. I accidentally became the curator of the Fisher legacy. 22 years of collecting and research led to my two year stint writing the story of F&N. My book details it all, plus so much more. And for now, I am running a Father's Day sale on everything. Thank you for your interest.
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    JPL Probably 1950s. Between 1952 and 1961. Nice 150. Looks unused. I just noticed that this FISHER page just past 100,000 views! I hope my many contributions to this page and to everyone's knowledge of Fisher anvils and technology has been helpful. If you want to know more about Fisher history, please consider my book. Go to my Profile to see where to purchase. Thank you. And Thank you IFI for all you do keeping this site going.
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    The Museum is located near Adelphia, NJ, just off of Rt. 9. Very easy to get to from anywhere. I hope the Fisher anvil helps!
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    I often wonder about where all of these anvils have been, who has hammered on them, and what has been made on them? And of the pristine ones in the Museum, where have they been hidden for scores of years. If they could only talk! And who ordered the custom anvils, and what were they intended for? With restrictions easing, being vaccinated, I am reopening the Museum for tours. Still only by appointment as this is a private museum not open to the general public. Contact me through this site or at njanvilman@gmail.com. Thank you everyone for your continued support of the Museum and my book.
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    Added another 30 lb. F&N to the Museum collection. This one predates the time they were putting the year made on them, so it is from around 1880. Always nice to find one in good condition, considering how old it is.
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    I believe they came out of a small factory. I will follow up to try to get more information.
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    Nice matching pair of 130 lb. Fisher anvils on marked factory stands added into the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum. The left one was made in 1912. The right one was made in 1917. Interesting that the stand on the right has "130" cast into it, indicating the size anvil it was made for. It also has the logo with USA in the middle. This style was only done around this era.
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    Let me know if this works. 1890 Fisher anvil.
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    I am not sure what the problem is. I can see the post and image fine on my PC. I think this may be a problem for the Admins to figure out.
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    New to the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum: 1890, Fisher, 100 lb. Full weight amount under the horn. This method of weight marking was only used in 1890 and 1891.
  11. njanvilman
    You probably do not need the chain. The caulk should hold it fine.
  12. njanvilman
    Your anvil was made in Trenton, NJ in 1879. The dating on the bottom is the first year they dated their anvils. The date was on the bases for only 1879 and 1880. In 1881 the date moved to the slope under the hardy hole. Weights were not put on their anvil for another 10 years. If you want to learn the complete history of Fisher & Norris, please consider my book that is available.
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    Fisher & Norris also made a version of this type of vise around 1920. They had at least one patent "improving" something about it. And most had their name cast into the vise.
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    Hickory Tree is correct. From the photos, it appears that your anvil was from the 1950s, when F&N was not marking their anvils. My book is available. PM me.
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    Fisher made saw anvils with Disston and Adkins cast into them. I found one other reference to a group of anvils being made for the US Navy with hull numbers cast in, but have not found any photos. I am sure that if a customer wanted an anvil with a name cast in, they would have done it.
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    Josh here. I just found this thread. The anvil is a small saw maker's anvil, made for Disston by Fisher & Norris Anvil Works in Trenton, NJ. The face looks to have gotten extremely corroded at some point, but looks to still be flat. This anvil was intended to be use to tune Sawmill blades. The faces were extremely hard, and flat. They were never hit with a hammer, there was always a blade in-between. The whole history of Fisher & Norris is an amazing story of a great American company. My book is only available through me, the author. PM me. Any other questions?
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    Newest addition to the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum collection: #4 Fisher Parallel Screw Vise, great shape, made around 1920. It is at least 100 years old. This vise is 120 lbs, heavy enough to use as an anvil. Finding these is getting harder, and finding ones that are affordable is even rarer. The extra steel has since been removed from the mounting area. It is nice to find pieces that are ready for use. The missing leg is an easy fix.
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    Please follow the advise of others above in cleaning the anvil. No grinding. Just wire brushing/wheeling and any light oil to prevent future rust. If you have specific questions about the anvil, post them here or PM to me. If you want to learn the complete history of the company, please consider my book, "The History of Fisher & Norris, Eagle Anvil Works". Only available at fishernorris.com or shop.fishernorris.com. Thank you.
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    Many Fisher anvil have stood the test of time, and more. This Fisher anvil served as an anchor for an offshore mooring for many years in salt water. The lugs were worn off, and a lot of the steel corroded. But there is enough left of the faceplate that the anvil could still be used. This was the first Fisher anvil in the collection many years ago. It was a great buy at $5 at an auction next to Sandy Hook Bay, NJ. For the complete story of this anvil plus lots more, please consider my book, "The History of Fisher & Norris, Eagle Anvil Works". Available at shop.fishernorris.com.
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    Its all in the book.
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    That would not give a correct reading due to certain things present on the original. Buy and read my book to find out what I am talking about.
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    HB Serial # 104906 puts the anvil birth in 1905, according to "Anvils in America" by Richard Postman.
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    The NJ State Museum has the anvil made for the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia is said to be 1400 lb. It has never been weighed on a certified scale. I have a full size wooden replica of it in the Fisher Museum.
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    The biggest London pattern Fisher here is 800 lb. It is almost 4' long. The heaviest Fisher anvil in the Museum is the #10 Chainmaker's anvil, at 1000 lb.
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    I have heard rumors that F&N made a 1200 lb. anvil for the 1896 World's Fair. But I have no confirmation, and have not found any records or photos.
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