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Interesting information regarding the serial numbers.  Looking forward to seeing photos of your anvil!

I don't have a photo of the bottom of mine but if I remember correctly it had a fairly smooth bottom without a significant depression.

The face caught my eye as well through pictures when I purchased the anvil.  In person you can see that the bound is sound and the difference in color is just how the metal shows after being cleaned and oiled.

1 hour ago, Irondragon Forge & Clay said:

Welcome to IFI...

Very nice looking anvil. I'm sure someone with a copy of AIA will be able to narrow down when it was made.

BTW: if you edit your profile to show your location, you may be surprised how many members are near you and once we leave this thread, we won't remember you are in Northern/CA and a lot of answers are location dependent.

Thank you for the warm welcome and the profile pointer!

1 hour ago, njanvilman said:

According to AIA, the anvil was made around 1910 - 1912.

 

Thank you for the information!

Hi Everyone!

Yesterday I picked up this 140# Arm & Hammer anvil and I was wondering if someone can help me determine the age.  The serial number appears to be 15200.

Searching online I haven't found an example of an Arm and Hammer anvil with the same logo as mine.

After looking for a while I was stoked to locate this anvil because there aren't a lot for sale in my area (Northern CA).  I was also really happy to stumble across this awesome forum.  What a great resource you have all built here.

Thank you!

Mickey