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Hope you don't mind. I looked it up for you and posted the picture. What about that 396# mousehole for $2,000? Maybe you could get him to drop the price $1,500 or so.... lol

Case of eggs?

I'm sure you're probably right. I have no intention of paying more than a couple dollars a pound though, if that. Definitely taking the boat if my buddy wants to drag it up there. I haven't mentioned that to him yet. I just said "fishing" and he knows the area so I'll "let him come up with the idea". lol That's awesome... That's a shame... I guess I'll find out in the future if the same is true around here. Seems to me they'd be losing money if they do xxxx like that regularly especially if the regular auction attendees know their games. I know this though, I'm no sucker and I'm one of the biggest tightwads there is so they're gonna have hell trying to screw me over. lol

Thanks for your insights guys. In response to Frosty on the potential delamination of the faceplate. I was a bit concerned about that because of the area at the heel too. As for the long drive and unpredictability of auctions, I'm hoping I can get it at a decent price if win the war, but there's going to be lots of stuff at the event so even if I don't get the anvil I'm sure I'll be interested in many other things. It's an estate auction for an elderly couple the husband of which was an auction lover. He accumulated a huge collection of tools over the years. Also, though the drive is a long one, I think a friend and I are going together and there are some nice lakes in the area. We may go a day in advance and take the boat so we can fish the day before. I'm actually interested in copper work for making still boiler components so those things on the ground, whatever they are, I think would work well for raising vessels as you pointed out, Frosty, or maybe I'll have to build a fireplace and use them as andirons, Daswulf. Sounds like you have some nice brass to utilize at some point. Back to the anvil, I do have feelers out looking for others so I'm not too concerned about not getting the one at auction if I can't pick it up at a reasonable price. The Trenton looks to be one of the later models to me because of the logo. That being said, if I had to pay premium prices for an anvil I'd like to save an older one if I can find one. I hate to see stuff like this go to scrap yards. My oldest friend who has passed away now was a knife maker. Although he didn't get heavy into the blacksmithing side of things I did learn a bit from him and ended up with an appreciation for the craft and all the things that encompass it. I wish I had been able to acquire his anvil, hammers and tongs. It all went to a single buyer when he sold his shop. Anyway, thanks for the help guys. If I buy it or a different one at some point I'll post some pictures.

Hmm... Nothing wrong with that. I have to admit I was hoping for more, but that's alright. Thanks, Ferrous Beuler. I've also been wondering if those two things on the ground to the left are round hardy tools. It looks like it might fit in the hardy hole. I may try to get those too even if they're not. Looks like they'd make good legs for something. lol

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Hello, everyone. My name is Dennis. I was hoping someone could help me try to estimate the weight of an anvil I hope to acquire at an upcoming auction. I think I can make out a 25 as the first two digits in the weight stamp, but it's difficult to read because it's covered in moss as the title indicates. Judging comparatively with photos of other Trentons it looks to me like it's at least 200lbs., but I figured a more knowledgeable eye would be better able to nail it down. It's a 4 hour drive from my location so, I'd sort of like to know what to expect. I'm also just curious. It looks to be in good shape. Anyway, I'd appreciate it if some of you could help me out with a more educated opinion.