Lance Phelan

Thank you for the replies. I will get a hold of the book and start there. Thanks also for the description of what I should be looking for regarding a mid 1800's piece. 

Kind regards

-Lance

Thanks Dylan. Black Frog, I've asked for those images and will post if they come through. Thank you. 

Hi. New member, first post. I live part time in Alaska and part time in Northern California. I'm currently building a welding/blacksmithing shop on a ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains. I've found an Arm and Hammer 350lb anvil for sale with serial number is27121.  

Can anyone here please help me date this anvil and how much would be a fair offer? Looks to be in great shape with no cracks.  We are trying to replicate a blacksmith shop from 1840-1860 as this ranch was once a sawmill from that era. We also want it to be a working shop. 

Can I also get some advise on finding an anvil from the mid-1800's?  We're they high quality from this period and would I want to pound on it, or keep it as a museum piece?

Thanks in advance for any and all thoughts on helping me complete this cool shop!!

Kind regards,

-Lance