I got this great condition Trenton anvil from one of the sellers at the NEB meet, and I would like to know possibly a little more about it. What I gathered from AIA was that it was made from 1899 to 1904. It has 4 handling holes (one bottom, one under the heel, one under the horn and one underneath that one on the feet), and a cast base with hourglass depression.
Tremendous ring and pretty good rebound with a small hammer. (still need to get a 1/2" ball bearing)
Sorry I can't really read the serial number I'll try and get some baby power on it tomorrow. Also interestingly it is a smiths pattern with 2 pritchel holes.