The owner of this anvil knows only that it's from his grandfather's farm. He doesn't know the brand, nor the exact weight (thinks it's about a hundred pounds). It needs repair as a 5" long, 1/2" thick chunk of the face has broken off. Can you help with the identification of the anvil manufacturer, and any other particulars such as probable weight, quality of construction? What would be involved (e.g., cost) in repairing the anvil? Could you suggest a fair value for the anvil as is? (Location is Oakland, CA). Full disclosure: I'm a rank beginner in black smithing and am in the market to buy an anvil. This is the first one I've looked at and have no idea if I want to buy it. But I would like to know more about the anvil and will communicate what I learn to the owner, a very nice retired gentleman, as it may help him in selling it. Please look at the 15 photos at http://www.jstokstad.com/Mystery_Anvil/ where you can also see high resolution images by clicking on "view larger image."
Overall length is 27", height is 11.25", flat face is 4" wide x 16"long (including the missing chunk), Hardy hole 1"
Thank you very much!
Bob Stokstad