ChrisPTF

Hello Ethan, Trenton serial # A38329 is from the Year 1903.

And the Weight stamp says it weighs 200LBS.

Very nice anvil!

Trenton year 1917

Anvils in America date it at 1911

If the serial # reads 36988 AIA. dates it at the year 1903

Looking forward to seeing the pictures!

If it is a hay Budden then anvils in America puts the date at 1897

We need to see photos of it!

I came across this 170lb Trenton Anvil made in 1911 on Craigslist, and was able to get it for $450.00.

I wire wheeled it, put some oil on it, and it cleaned up real nice.

It has around 80-85% rebound!

Now it is time to hit some Hot Steel on it.

Beautiful anvil, very nice find!

Trenton Serial #29364 would date it 1902.

(AIA) Says that the anvil maker would often put the first initial of his last name to the left of the weight on the front of the foot.

Charles Zulty was with the company from approximately 1900 until about the 1940's. He was said to be one of the best hammer men the company ever had. He was a bit of a show off and could bring the head of a steam hammer down and just touch the crystal of a pocket watch without breaking the crystal!

Nice 160lb Peter Wright, How much did you have to pay for it?

Very nice mouse hole anvil.

That is a great piece of History. Enjoy!

Great looking Anvil, and nice job on the stand!

You did a nice job on the cleanup, looks entirely different!

According to Anvils In America pg. 354 it should have a serial # on it.

The Black Prince a (Trademark of Shapleight Hardware Company) was made around 1920-1930!

There was only about 300 of them made!

Very Nice

Great Score!

Your Serial # 146868 dates it at year made 1907

Looks like a great anvil, the edges are fine!

That is a nice looking anvil Joel.

The serial # 43411 dates it at 1904.

6 hours ago, ChrisPTF said:

Kevin, when I get home I can look in my Anvils of America book and check that out for you along with giving you a date on the serial number unless someone else does it before I have a chance.

Kevin in (AIA) "Mr, Joseph King (Mr. Earl Tilton's son in law) said that the anvil maker would often put the first initial of his last name to the left of the weight on the front of the foot. Six of the anvil makers at Columbus Forge and Iron were: Mr Anderson, Mr, Cy Wright, Mr. Karl Wright, Mr. Cheeseman, Mr. "Doggie" Taylor and Mr. jack Ruble.

Many of the Trenton anvils Mr. Postman has recorded had Ws. Zs and Ts as well as other letters stamped to the left of the weight.

I did not come across any last names that started with a K.

Your Serial # 130980 dates your anvil at the year 1915

Kevin, when I get home I can look in my Anvils of America book and check that out for you along with giving you a date on the serial number unless someone else does it before I have a chance.

1 hour ago, ThomasPowers said:

If you stumble across good deals there is a standing line of folks wanting anvils out that way.  I pass good deals onto my students with just a "handling fee"

Yes, that's a good idea. I have passed some Craigslist ads on two people in my blacksmithing class.

2 hours ago, Daswulf said:

Nice! Now... Put em to work  

I have pounded steel on the 145lb Trenton but have not been able to use the other two yet.

2 hours ago, Fatfudd said:

Hey Chris-

Are you looking to give Fred Moore a run for his money as to who is the biggest anvil collector?

I think I am going to lay low for awhile unless I come across a deal that I cannot pass up. I am more than happy with what I have

In the last three months I have bought three anvils off Craigslist.

I bought the book Anvils In America (by Richard Postman) and that is the definitive source of Anvils. It  is a wealth of knowledge, and has been so helpful along with Iforgeiron.com

Enclosed is a photo of my three Anvils:

Top Anvil: 1902 Trenton 75LB.

Middle: 1885-1910 Peter Wright 132LB.

Bottom: 1910 Trenton 145LB.

That's right it was Blackfrog with the database. Have a good evening!