I have an anvil that I need help identifying. It weighs approx. 115 +/- 5 lbs for scale accuracy. It belonged to my grandfather who used it in the New York area, probably around the 1910s to 1930s. It has a decent ring to it that lasts a few seconds when hit with a hammer.
I can only see two markings on the entire anvil. First, the name on the side looks like the word “AMERICAN” but I can only make out the “ERICA”. It also looks like AMERICAN could be in the shape of an oval. The other marking is below “ERICA” and is either “1 2 2” or “L 2 2”. It looks more like “L 2 2”. I could find no other markings on feet or anywhere else.
I cleaned it with soap and water using a wire brush and tried the brushed flour trick to see the markings better. I have included a few pictures.
I sure do appreciate any help you can give me.
