Nicemibs

Thanks so much for the Info, I m very  happy with this find.

I just ordered a copy of Anvils in America hope to get that in few days

Hello to all, I have not been on the site in a while.

But I  just picked up this sweet Lakeside anvil today,  weighs right at 105lbs. I am wanting to get a manufacture date if possible.

Looks to be like new condition, rings loud and clear and has an excellent rebound., still have to clean it up.

Serial number is 153123  Lakeside stamped on it. 

Here is close up of Logo

Hello to all, I just acquired this 75lb anvil in mint condition. It is marked BBARD with line underneath. and 75 on the right side.  And serial number is 34248 on the front left foot/ any thoughts??

I first was thinking it might be a Hibbard Spencer Bartlet brand made by Trenton?  Has the hollow oval in the base. Neat little anvil  paid $160 for it.

Thanks for the replys,

Both vises are 40" tall, the 6" Columbian is marked well on the mounting  bracket and satmped 1914 on the front jaw.

So far I have not cleaned anymore on the Peter Wright?  but it does say,  Patented solid box, I will look for more markings soon

In the top pictures the Vise on the left is the Columbian, on the right is the new  PW,

How common are the larger jawed vises

thanks Jeff

Thanks again for the info, how early for year are we talking 1900 or earler?

Hello to all,  I was wanting info on this new find, I purchased it with huge post vise that is under the vise category.

Well this beauty is 130 pounds in really great shape,  Serial number is 2537 on the left side and a B on the right 

Also has the Farrier clip on the horn, & rings like a bell reboumd is excellent

Wanted to know who made this one? as I  have only see one other in a picture.

Are these really rare and how old is it?

thanks Jeff

Hi to all,

I just got a new toy, it is a 7 1/4" jaw Post vise weighs  right at 145lbs.

I  was scraping the grease and dirt off of it, before I wire brush it,

And on it I  found it says "Solid Box Patented"  is this a Peter Wright Post Vise?

Any Ideas on the values?

Also in the pic is my 6" Columbian weighs 100lbs  for comparison,  both are in excellent shape

Hello to all, I have here is a pic of an anvil, that will be at an up coming auction, any Ideas on what make it might be?

I am guessing it might be one of the VANDIUM brand anvils?,  might say that on the other side?

thanks Jeff

Hello to all,  I just got this little beauty today, all cleaned up and home, fresh today from an estate auction.

Peter Wright 0-3-4 for weight marks and is right over 85lbs on my scale.

Has a 1" inch hardy and 5/8" pritchle hole, rings well and rebound is excellent!!

Anyway to date these Peter Wrights has 0  0 on front feet under the horn.

Also has,  E  D  H stamped under the weight marks??

Yep its a beauty , thanks for the year info,, it is much appreciated

Jeff

Hello to all, I just came home with another toy from a Memorial day auction. Wire burshed and oiled, a beautiful Hay Budden.

Weighs  94 lbs, it is like new, the serial nimber is 190231 any idea on the year of manufacture.

thanks Jeff

Here is my new 150# Columbian anvil all cleaned up.

I have had this old Viking creamer stand, that I am thinking of mounting it to.

Any thought on cast iron stands?

It is very heavy and is right at 1/4" plus thick all over top is even thicker?? 

There is a nice raised "C" cast on the bottom of the stand,  I think they were made for one another!

My 100lb Columbian vise isleaning next to it

That was kind of what I thought I had read somewhere, and what I wanted to confirm.

Thanks for the info, this one will be put to good use really soon!

Well thanks for the info, I did get the anvil, I just got it home weighed it,  and posting now.

Weight is 150lbs or so on my old scale,  it is 27" long,and rings just like my 250lb sodefer, rebound is excellent!!

And it is a beauty, for $300, the  stump weighs as much as the anvil!

My last question is how thick are the face plates on these Columbian anvils??

Hello,  I have not been on here in a while, but I have a question on a anvil.

I am attending an auction tomorrow  in hopes to purchase a Columbian anvil.

In the listing  it states it is a,  Anvil Model C-26”,  26" long and as pictured, it looks to be in really great shape. maybe 150 lbs??

Are Columbians cast tool steel like Sweedish anvils or like Vulcan's?

I was reading the Anvil reviews earlier but still I am curious.

Hello to all,  I just got me a really nice shape 140 lb Hay Budden yesterday, and I was wondering on the date it was made,

the serial # 211865,

thanks Jeff

Thanks for the imput on the anvil, I didnt make it to the sale I got called into work,

thanks again Jeff

Hello to all I have an auction tomorrow near by it has a 100# Duracraft anvil listed with picture,

Any info who made them for what hardware store? Is it worth having for being unique anvil? I have never seen one



thanks Jeff

That sounds good to me, it may be a project here after hunting season is over, thanks for all of the replys and info

jeff

Thanks for all of the info that is very helpful, I like to know how old thnigs are, how many people had it before me, Kind of cool!

On the horn repair or build up can I just use my wire welder or do I need to get some special rods with a stick welder?.

I was also wondering the horn is wrought Iron? Can weld another hunk of metal in there then gring it down?

thanks Jeff

Thanks for that info, I will have to look closer at my anvil to see if I can make that symbol or crest out of the worn side of the anvil.

thanks Jeff

Hello to all,

I just got home from the auction today and wire brushed off this beauty, it is stamped 103 on the side. Serial number is 21748 on right front foot, with a L or a K on the left side
I was guessing it a Trenton or Arm & Hammer before I got it home, but there is a square stamped on the side and all I can make out is CHICAGO in the bottom of the box.

Here are some pics. I paid $85 for it, rings loud as my Sodefers & Kohlswa, & excellent rebound!!

I am curious for the date made, and who made it, and any Ideas on the horn can I heat it up and shape it back??

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Thanks for the info, I am sure it was a Hay Budden, and I didnt really need it, but it was a very nice looking anvil.

It went to an Amish home, he would have never stopped bidding on it, they always do that around here!

thanks Jeff

Thanks for the imput, Here is a rough drawing of the stamping on the U.S. anvil I missed, I didnt take my camera to the sale, otherwise I would have posted a pic.

thanks Jeff