Old South Creations

it's a stake anvil...would have fit into a holder. I'm sure someone else can tell you its exact use

I agree. I don't understand risking ruining what appears to 2 usuable anvils. Sure, they're not perfect but looking at the pictures they appear to be VERY usuable anvils as is. I've seen far more ruined anvils after "fixing" than good ones. Have you even tried using them?

what type of forge? if it's firebrick use Plistix 900 or ITC 100. It will protect the brick and help insulate the forge. If your forge is lined with kaowool or something similar Plistix 900 or ITC 100 will protect it as well.

wow, really nice!

Yeah, you may never know for sure. I think you'll enjoy having "Anvils in America". Does yours have a pritchel hole?

It doesn't look like any carriage makers anvils I've seen. All of them that I have seen have an extra table on the side.Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. I'm not saying that your anvil isn't a Peter Wright (afterall I haven't even seen it) but in "Anvils in America", Postman says that it is rare for a Peter Wright to not have at least a partial makers mark. If it looks like mine I would love to see a picture. I'll have to look closer at the face to see if it's one plate or two. There may be just the slightest sway in the face...not nearly what that photo shows...bad photo. I think the pritchel was probably punched rather than drilled later. There is just the slightest swell on the bottom. I didn't even consider the possibility that it could have been a custom job. Like you said, they were all made individually anyway so it would be easy to make a 'custom' anvil. Based on the factory punched pritchel and the lack of a 4th handling hole I guess it was made between 1830 & 1852.

anyone seen a Peter Wright similar to this one? It's in good usuable condition...good ring & rebound. The edges are dinged up a bit but I work around the damaged areas. - simply marked "Peter Wright" no other markings (can't see any evidence that any other markings were ever there) I've looked at dozens of Peter Wright anvils online and in "Anvils in America" and can't find another example marked "Peter Wright" only. - weight is marked on opposite side 1-2-13 (181 lb) [pre 1852 according to Postman] - no table...I have not been able to find another Peter Wright without a table * I see no evidence that the horn was ever broken off and welded back on - horn seems shorter and fatter than other PWs I seen (I believe the very tip of this horn may have broken off...an inch or less) - has 3 handling holes [pre 1852] - has both hardy & pritchel holes [post 1830] * I suppose it's possible that the pritchel was added at a later date the most intriquing features of this anvil to me is the fact that it is simply marked "Peter Wright" (no "warranted", "patent", or "solid wrought") and the lack of a table. Anyone else have a PW with similar features? (I know the pics are big, I apologize but this is the only way I am able to get them on here)

sweet! nice job!

good thing you checked on shipping before buying it and found out $600 instead of $50! eBay can be a great source for tools, etc but beware there are a LOT of people that even though they have NO clue what they have will talk like they're an expert! by the way, the anvil isn't marked "FAMILT 1840 NOTHERN MICHIGAN" He is saying it has been in the family since 1840. He says the same thing about a forge and a leg vise. Personally, I don't think any of those items date even close to 1840.

any other markings? hard to tell from just the one pic

great deal for $40! Good luck!

love your work, Naz

nice work!

I have "Anvils in America" but not the one on the Mousehole Forge. I have a couple of Old English & Colonial style anvils that I would love to ID someday.

Do you happen to know if Postman has made this list available? Just curious.

great work!

Welcome to IFI...love your work!

here's my 100 lb Trenton born in 1907...a little dinged up but plenty of life left in her

I never tried to forge weld with charcoal but I did burn a RR spike in two so the heat was definately there!

I have a 100 lb Trenton as well made in 1907. I love it. I paid $100 for mine but it is dinged up a bit. If it is in really good shape I would get it.

Ah, I see now that you are from St Petersburg...am I correct? The most beautiful city I have ever visited. I was really impressed with all of the beautiful iron work. My wife and I spent several weeks there in 2010 adopting our youngest son.

just out of curiosity, what makes you think WW II/ Lend Lease?

wow, that is really nice. I really like the way you made the cross

I love your little Fisher. I would love to have one about that size. It will serve you well as long as your are working with small stock. You'll need something bigger as you progress, of course. I used BBQ briquettes the first few times with my forge (mine was made from car wheel instead of a brake drum). It worked OK as long as I was using VERY small stock. Down here you can buy real hardwood charcoal at Lowes, Wal-mart, and even some grocery stores...I assume you also can where you are? You will be MUCH happier using REAL charcoal instead of the briquettes. If you can't find hardwood charcoal or coal, a lot of folks burn corn. I haven't tried it myself but I understand that it works great! You're off to a good start...keep it up!

wow, what a great deal!