Real John Henry

Ha Ha,  I did at one point put some pipe insulation on it because it was in a bad spot in the garage.  Had bruises for a while.  I don't know what to ask for it, after all it was my dad's , just might keep it.

I was hoping for a little more, guess I'll have to keep it and keep running into the horn in my garage.  Thank you for your input.

Awesome.  I noticed some markings in that area but I thought they were some kind of hammer strikes.  Will investigate closer tomorrow. You guys are the best!  Now the question, any idea what it's worth?  

Thanks, John Henry

Wow! What a great forum this is!  Every one is friendly and informative.  I'm a ex union welder and pipe-fitter so I know my metal, but anvils , not so much.  Thank you all for your input.  No, I'm not the original John Henry but I have swung a sledge hammer and still do!  The anvil dimensions are 27and 1/2"overall with an 11" horn.  It's 11" high and the top is 16" by 4".  The only markings I can see are on the front under the horn.  I can make out the numbers 155    194481.  No visible names.  I live in the Manchester NH area.  Thanks so much for your help.

Have an anvil looking for some help in identify it.  It's about 100lbs.  Has a beautiful ring to it , tested with a inch and half ball bearing.  Mounted on a huge piece of timber with bent flat stock straps holding it down.  It was my fathers and I've had it for 20 years.  By the way my real name is John Henry.

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