blackhawk05

I've had a blast here and thank everyone for their insight...Frosty...very true...its been interesting to see what folks have to say...clearly its all over the map. Seems like its always an anvil-by-anvil process of discovering history. Ive included some other PW square feet to address Frank's insight.

Please see this link...clearly PW can have markings on either side...must be an unusual anvil we have here...hmmmm...

that's an excellent catch...just got a PM that suggests it is not a Nash or Wilkinson...he suggests it is a Peter Wright...

Thank you all for your comments just trying to make sure its a peter wright. Just putting it to work now and its been impressive on its degree of rebound. We feel very fortunate to have found a "stout" specimen. 

Thank you so much DC...just trying to figure out what we have here and what folks think about it

I just got this anvil for our blacksmith school and its a 588lb anvil with 2 separate 2 inch hardy holes. I have read in AIA that some peter wrights do not have any markings and the feet and other characteristics on this anvil fit that of a Peter Wright. I come to you all as a relatively new member for your expertise and to see if this size anvil is common and to learn more. I am hoping to see if you all think this is a good anvil and what your thoughts are. Thank you again.