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Had to, going to miss it, cut down the biggest tree on our lot. If you would like a big ole stump for an anvil, please come and pick one out. If you see your future “anvil stand” in this pile, shoot me a pm. 20 min south west of A2. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan.

Hello Thomas, I resemble that remark. Last time I was at Quad-State, 2006, I went with a buddy, and yes we had a little truck, FULL of what he called ugly tongs. I remember standing with these monsters in the back of the truck, asking people that wandered over what they were looking for...got funny looks from a lot of folks. A big percentage would say, looks like you have tongs. Ice was broken, selling shoes on. Well your a smith, theses can become anything you want. Most were presented as drink holders, some as stock. Two pair were going to be hung on a shop wall as...”tong” racks, didn’t sell one shoehorn, but we tried. Great memories of my late buddy Dave. Our goal was to empty the truck as fast as we could, and get to the demonstrations. It worked, and they were cheap. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Hello John, May want to look at a Southern Crescent logo. Not much left of it.... N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Anvil pictured is a Skoda. If that’s one down, we have 29 to go. Thank you for the pictures. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

After a closer look, bigger screen. I would say the 65KG anvil is a Soderfors. In the third picture down, what I thought was a K for Kohlswa, looks more like a K for kilograms. With possible date, stamped 1911, under the weight. Swedish anvils historically stamp both sides, possibly more markings. As Frosty said, most importantly a very good user. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Nice start. First anvil 65KG is Swedish cast steel, most likely a Kohlswa. Very classic Swedish pattern, similar to a south German pattern, typically more narrow. The second anvil 45KG, is a north German pattern, makers mark usually on the other side, round horn facing right. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Zrognak, love that anvil. Bofors...hmmm. There’s an old Swedish anvil manufacturing company named, Söderfors. Attached is a photo of a modern version, 1926. Would love to see more pictures. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

You anvil is a Jymm Hoffman, great pattern. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

The Manchester Area Historical Society, owns one of the oldest intact Main Street Blacksmith Shops in Michigan. They open their doors to the public, in conjunction with the annual chicken broil. This year it will be Thursday July 19th 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The shop is located at 324 Main Street, Manchester, Michigan. 48158 There will be smoke, fire, and noise...plus a great group of people demonstrating, and more.   Oh yea, Chicken Broil. It is 65th annual, they serve over 10k dinners. Live music, car show. This is a big event for our little village, and all ways a good time. Please come hungry, and enjoy a dinner. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Hey Bart, Nice find, hope this helps. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Your anvil is an S&S N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Hey Tim, They sure look like nice finds. Kinda skinny in the waist for HB. Look a lot more like late Arm & Hammers. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Wow, a post vise for 5 trillion, the one I have is bigger and nicer...if that one is 5 I could probably get 8 trillion. Thank you Thomas, great example. It is worth what someone is willing to pay. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

TGIFI....in this case G is Glenn N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Nice find. The numbers on the tail, were stamped on the tool steel tops versions. You can see it was welded at the waist. Other Hay Buddens had a tool steel face, with a wrought body....disclaimer....Have heard of solid tool steel H-B’s, stamped with SS in the serial number. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan.USA

Nice find. Thanks for the pictures. Trenton manufactured the anvil. Lakeside was the brand name anvil sold by Montgomery Ward. Trenton also made anvils for Sears with the name Acme. Seem like Trenton would have anvils made, and when an order came in would just stamp the sellers over there diamond. Double stamped Trentons are common. Numbers one the front foot are the weight on the left, and serial number on the right. I have owned two Hay Buddens, one stamped just Lakeside, and the other only stamped Acme. Hay Budden stamped the weight under the logo, and the serial number on the left side of the front foot. Hope this helps N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Yep, sure looks repaired from here. Grinder marks, swerving edges, color is another clue. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Another possible resource, local blacksmiths. Anvils find smiths, and smiths find anvils. Do you have any pictures? To the average person (if they know what an anvil is) they all look alike. But after 120 years chances are it will have its share of battle scars, and could easily identified, by a fellow smith. Typically rebound measured in percentages, in this case, hope it bounces back in time. Best of luck N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Just visited eBay, CGR customs, 403 items sold. In one of there listings they have a banner in the background...with a phone number, yes I called it. Left a voicemail, and invited them to IFI. Also mentioned SAFETY, probably more than once. They also sell many gas forges. (disclaimer...I am a coal burner) if anyone else has seen the forges they offer...can you tell from a picture if there ceramic blankets are sealed? Looking kinda fuzzy. Thank all of input, SAFETY is king. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Many Swedish anvils...typically later model London pattern. Posting two pictures, first is someone else's Kohlswa, second is a Soderfors. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Wheels, may be the a weak link? Adding a round base may help it roll, when tipped at an angle. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Looking at flats, on the feet, and a little sway. I would say Peter Wright. Just because you have a bucket in the back...it weights...236#s...anyone? N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

Mouse hole history...search Richard Postman, Mouse hole forge. Good start, the long version. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

That's a very American looking horn, and waist is on the skinny side. Not the very classic London pattern, or Peter Wright profile. Looks like it could be an early Trenton. Funny, it could be a German made American pattern anvil. Please post more pictures, after some clean up. Time to get that wire brush out. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA

MICHIGAN made, thank you. My first anvil Trenton had a soft cutting table, or step...with three massive chisel marks. Now a question. Do quality cast steel anvils, have a soft step? Chisel marks came with my first one. Yes, I use a cutting plate. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA