ronjorgenson

That is interesting! Thanks!

By the way, thank you very much for taking the time to look up the age of my anvil. My Grandfather homesteaded in Western Minnesota in the early 1890's, so the time seems to fit.

Glad to post a photo. The spider webs were an optional extra!

Here you go, glad to do so.

Thanks for the tip, I did update my profile. I have a second question - I have another item that I have always assumed came from a blacksmith or tin shop. Can anyone help me out with identifying the item and explaining its use? See photo, it is about 3 inches high, 6 X 7.5 inches. Any help would be appreciated!

I am not a blacksmith, but I have a Trenton anvil that came from my Grandfather's farm. Below the Trenton logo it says 91, which I assume is the weight. The serial number is A6692, and located to the far edge left of the number is an "S". Is there a resource that would tell me the approximate age?