Thanks! I have read the guidelines now
Received re:wire brush! Good to know that people think it was a good find, it's the most expensive tool I have bought at £250 GBP, so it means a lot that the experienced guys think its a good looking anvil.
Good to know about the metal stand. If it's not the right height, I'll try and alter it rather than use a stump. Can't wait to get going in the shop now.
Don't suppose you guys have any idea of rough age/provenance ? The nerd inside me is dying to know, but the current owner does not.
Thanks for the feedback
Hey thanks! I got quite lucky, but I understand that we Brits have a slightly better time getting decent second hand Anvils. Paid roughly 152c USD/lb, which i guess is quite pricey, but the best I've been able to find within reasonable distance.