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It has the serial # 157227 on the left side of the front. One side of the anvil has VVM Hora 1914. It does not say Hay Budden but I was told they manufactured under different names/logos. Thanks!

It appears to be face welded as it has a definitive line about a 1/2" from the top. The bottom is somewhat concave and follows the lines of the feet. It has a square hole in the center of the bottom and a 1/2" edge around the base.

Thanks Judson! There appears to be a slight crack underneath but not too deep. All I did to the anvil was wire brush some of the rust off. I was surpised by the condition of the anvil. I bought it from a young man who said it belonged to his dad's and great-uncle prior to his possession. I thought it was a pretty good find for my first anvil. I am new to blacksmithing, and actually haven't started yet. I plan on taking a course in Nov. but wanted to start to collect my equipment. Thanks again for the help.

Thanks for the reply. I added some more pictures in hopes I can get the Mfg id'd. On the front base it has the numbers 157227. Above the waist it has a 2 on each side. It also has a 19 near the back on one side. It measures almost 23" long and is 3 1/4" wide. The base is 9 1/4 by 8 1/4". I bought it yesterday for $150. It has a flat top and clean edges. It appears as though it was used very little. I think it is cast iron with a welded steel face. It has a little ring near the tip of the horn and the back edge but not much anywhere else. Thanks for the help!

Can anyone tell me who the manufacturer is for this anvil marking. It also has a 19 on one side and a 22 on the other. The main letters show VVM Hora 1914