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  1. Many thanks for comments so far. I did wonder if the heel was a separate fitment at manufacture, but what I find interesting is that on closer inspection the metal of the heel underside matches the main body (colour and texture) but the top and sides of the heel appear to be very hard and smooth and different colour. I wondered if the heel has been deliberately plated in hardened metal just like the face. And the heel does ring more that the middle face. I've seen similar anvils made by John Powell of Birmingham UK. Could this be one?
  2. Hi. Have recently bought this anvil in the UK from an old collector who couldn't recall any specific history. I'm looking to find out any details in terms likely manufacturer or age. I chose this one because of the unusually wide face compared to the length. The position of the pritchel hole is also unusual bring adjacent to the hidden rather than the heel with what seems to be a cast slot running down the side of the anvil. The heel is interesting and is a separate component which can clearly be seen to have been welded on somehow. The metal of the heel contains the hardie hole plus is of a much smoother and harder metal type. The heel has a better ring when struck than the main face too so I wonder if it was manufactured like this or is a later high quality repair. Finally, the face seems to show signs of being a thick plate added separately during manufacture. The anvil has been outside for some time and unfortunately I can't see any weight marks or stamps of any kind. Has anyone seen an anvil liked this before, or have any idea of age or manufacturer? I would expect it to be British from what the collector said. I estimate it to weigh somewhere in the region of 1.5-2cwt. Thanks
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