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wayner

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  1. I just acquired this as my first anvil and would like to learn as much as I can about it. 

    I have been reading the posts on Trenton and other anvils extensively and would really like to determine if this Trenton was imported or American made and to ballpark how old it is.  My understanding is that I may be just the second owner of this anvil and that it was primarily used for farrier work at Laurel Race Track in my home state of Maryland.   The anvil has what looks like a Trenton brand in a diamond on the side but does not have any discernable markings on the front foot.   There does appear to be a sideways H stamped on the side of the horn however.   The bottom is hourglass shaped and recessed with what I think is a cast mark or seam in the middle.  The surface has no defects and it rebounds very well.  I weighed it at 197 lbs.   I used a twisted wire wheel in a angle grinder to remove some light rust and then wiped it lightly with boiled linseed oil.  Next step will be to cut an appropriate size log to mount it on.   

    Thanks to all who share their wealth of knowledge, information and experiences posted to this.   I have been interested in this craft since the 70's and finally I am getting started !   

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