Goodeyon

I want to thank everyone who made comments and gave advice, I truly do appreciate it. Sorry that I got off on the wrong  foot with some, if I appeared to salty it wasn't intentional, just getting old and had a lot of hard knocks...Sincerely, and with the upmost respect to all...Goodeyon

Being 60yrs. old and a former Marine and 30yrs. plus as an outlaw biker perhaps I use the term Brother loosely. I'm not a purist so I'm not familiar with all the facts and terminology of the blacksmith trade, that's why I became a member of this site to get expert advice. I have been in the metal trades for many years and am a journeyman pipe welder and an accomplished metal artist. I took a primary smith course and studied under a true master, Frank Turley. Somehow my post was turned into a weight issue when my original question was identification. I was unprepared and gave more than an ample explanation and apology. I received help from a few craftsman who actually wanted to help me. The rest gave taunts and I was even given a cheap shot and a threat. To those who were sincere thank you, to the rest every dog has his day and I will not be intimidated and will continue to be a member of this group. If you wish to ignore my posts and recommend that I am wasting your valuable time, that's your choice...With all due respect, Goodeyon...

I didn't mean to cause such a flurry about the photos. The anvil is not in my possession and I do not have any photos. I should have stated that before the storm hit and been more prepared before I posted, and for that I apologize. My main objective was to obtain whether or not it was of English origin, and I believe that has been accomplished. When my Trenton was identified it was done by my description of the markings and I thought that possibly the large P stamp and spaced number stamps would suffice on this anvil. I'll tell my friend the results and also that I lost a few pints of blood on this one...Thank you for your time, in the future I will be better prepared before I post to the group...Goodeyon

I didn't mean to cause such a flurry about the photos. The anvil is not in my possession and I do not have any photos. I should have stated that before the storm hit and been more prepared before I posted, and for that I apologize. My main objective was to obtain whether or not it was of English origin, and I believe that has been accomplished. When my Trenton was identified it was done by my description of the markings and I thought that possibly the large P stamp and spaced number stamps would suffice on this anvil. I'll tell my friend the results and also that I lost a few pints of blood on this one...Thank you for your time, in the future I will be better prepared before I post to the group...Goodeyon

I didn't mean to cause such a flurry about the photos. The anvil is not in my possession and I do not have any photos. I should have stated that before the storm hit and been more prepared before I posted, and for that I apologize. My main objective was to obtain whether or not it was of English origin, and I believe that has been accomplished. When my Trenton was identified it was done by my description of the markings and I thought that possibly the large P stamp and spaced number stamps would suffice on this anvil. I'll tell my friend the results and also that I lost a few pints of blood on this one...Thank you for your time, in the future I will be better prepared before I post to the group...Goodeyon

With all due respect to my Artist Blacksmith Brother's. We all know what an anvil looks like, photos aren't going to enhance my description. I'm not asking for a miracle, can someone confirm that 1 0 25 is likely an English weight stamp. I will be happy if I can get that...Thank You...

A friend found a very rugged old anvil in an old barn and asked me to try and ID it. I told her I would need to post and see if anyone might have a clue. Not much to work with here guys; very few stamp marks, so I really don't expect a positive ID. Any help will be greatly appreciated...Large P stamped on outer base, what I assume to be English pound weight marks 1 0 25, and 3 rectangular channel holes, front, back, and outer side on base. I'm assuming that the P doesn't stand for Peter Wright, but do you think it could be an old English anvil ? Thanks, Goodeyon...

Thanks for sorting this out fellas. Not seeing any #'s, I think this one is truely an old soldier. The marks must be wear marks, if thats the case I think it would take away from the character and history of the anvil to weld on it. Will leave as is. Was a Trenton considered a good work horse, it appears to be...

Hey Guys: Just joined the group today and have a few questions. I am a journeyman pipe welder and have been in the metal trades off and on for 30yrs. I took a beginners course from Frank Turley down in Santa Fe in the late 90's, I consider myself an intermediate but have strayed from the flock and wish to return...I picked up a 145 lb. anvil that I am trying to identify, it has a large diamond on the side and the last 4 letters appear to be NTON. Its a good anvil but I would not consider it top quality because of the casting pock marks in various area's but especially toward the tip of the horn, it also has 2 mount holes drilled into the base. Which comes to my last question. Can I take a cast rod or even a 7018 and fill these casting marks and mount holes, or could it reduce the temper of the anvil ? I could really dress this anvil out if thats possible. I know this intro was long, but I would really appreciate some input on this...Thanks for your time...Goodeyon
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