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Look what I found this AM, with a little brillo pad and water. Thanks guys for helping me discover the history of this anvil.

You guys are a hoot, too funny.

Don't doubt that women can't be a blacksmith, I just never thought about it, I do admire and respect the craft though. If I start another hobby my husband will kill me, lol.

Thanks for the interesting info on this piece. I won't be taking a grinding wheel to it, how about a brillo pad? I'd like to clean it up but don't want to hurt it any. As for pounding on it, won't be doing any of that either. Lol. Thanks again.

Thanks K, I did find the numbers and dots, cool stuff. I find it very interesting, and to think of the history these have seen. My F-I-L has passed so I have no idea where it came from. It has been well used to look at it, would love it if it could talk.

No instructions on the bottom Jim, lol.

Thanks so much for your replies. How interesting, didn't know an anvil had so much history. I did as you suggested, hubby and I went out this AM, hosed it down, and I could not believe it, didn't see the marking before(and I hunted for them). On it side there they were. They are worn but looks like maybe a C a dot then a 3 another dot then 15. Does this make sense to anyone?

We are the proud owners of my father-in-law's anvil. It is very old and has been in the family for years. It weighs 96lbs. I can find no marks on it, any idea how old it is, who made it, etc? What might it be worth if we decide to sell it? Thanks ahead for any responses.