BumpinThumpin

American wrought anvil company, Brooklyn NY. Sold under the brand name "American".

"American" and often "American wrought" is stamped in the side. Flat bottoms and 4 handling holes are found. none were recorded with a serial#

Approx. manufacturing years 1899-1910/11.

Company founder Mr. Walter F. Ring. was likely the secretary and treasurer for some amount of time for the Hay-Budden manufacturing company prior to 1899.

Compliments of Richard A. Postman. Anvils in America.

PS. High quality.

Recently, while visiting my friend, he shared some photos of an anvil collection he had received.(I knew his "new" anvil looked familiar:p) I had seen some of the anvils previously here
cbl4823 - BLACKSMITH ANVIL COLLECTION


After discovering that the person he purchased his "new" (ebay) anvil from posted here and that I was a member he requested that I post a note of thanks.

Due to the shipping timetable the "leave feedback" option at ebay was no longer available.

The anvil he purchased was the #300 Columbian that is listed but no longer has a photo at the above link.

So the "FEEDBACK". Anvil was shown and listed with minor repairs to the face. the description and quality(very good btw) of the repairs was accurately described along with every other aspect of the anvil. cbl4823 was very easy to deal with and communication(keeping in touch, relevant info etc) was great.

If cbl4823 chooses to list his ebay name or show pics of the anvil that would be great.

Thank you.

Date of manufacture 1903:)

This may be a better resource for your question Philip. Good luck.

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I have access to some of these and/or similar.

Is there any concerns (i.e work hardening) that would prevent you from making a specific project from this material? If so what precautions do you take....before forging down a piece like this?

JWB. I had not considered the rug beater. It will be made.

Matt. I have the technology, I think it's a keeper.

Gary&Dutchman. Thank you for the thoughts. Most of those items are needed. Over time I will complete the majority of these.

Appreciate the thoughts.

Christmas is approaching and I have been trying to come up with gift ideas. One close friend has on their ranch a genuine log cabin, built in the 1870's.70- 80% original. Over the last couple of years my friend has replaced some of the bottom timbers, redone the roof and added a concrete floor(previously dirt). It also contains the original wood burning stove. It has a "spring house" outside; for those that don't know consider it an antiquated refrigerator, and an out house. The cabin is still used at different times of the year.

I would like ideas for things that would compliment and/or add comfort/necessity features while still remaining "period" items. I hesitate to place anything "too nice" because wandering hunters/hikers may be tempted to load it up and pack it away. Any thoughts and ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Hmmm. I'm not sure what to make of your review! The lack of rebound part sounds bad, .

heh heh heh, Sorry for the confusion. I have felt the same over my personal feelings with those anvils. All three that I have worked on were 150#. One was superior compared to the other 2. This I never could quite understand (considering the manufacturing process). The other 2 I would not call a bad or poor anvil. Something was lacking that I have not been able to properly articulate.

To try to clarify what I am saying it basically comes down to this. If it were me, for the price, I would either find a quality older anvil or jump up in price for a different new anvil. That is just me and I am only giving you honest feed back. Again I would not fault anyone for purchasing one. I know several people who have them and they like them. Either way congratulations on purchasing an anvil.

I have used them. I won't knock em however I wouldn't recommend them either. I do not like the rebound(lack of). The weight of the anvil compared to the horn size and shape is not my favorite either. I feel that there are better products regarding new anvils. If you choose to buy one I do not believe you will be getting "ripped off" or have a poor product.

compared to e-bay prices of $16+

174 lb. SWELLED HORN HAY BUDDEN Blacksmith Anvil Forge - (eBay item 110191047635 end time Nov-13-07 19:02:29 PST)


I figure some have seen this but some who have not may enjoy.

PS. Thanks to those who responded to my previous post.

I would like to know if anyone knows where you can purchase half oval bar stock. 5/8" to 1".

Thank you for any information