Mrkensei

I was hoping to get a better indivation of the age. It does aeem to be in surprisingly good shape for its age. I was looking at restoring it, but ive read that just oiling it and putting it tonwork are the best ways to bring it back to life.

Hi, new member here. Sorry for the massive necro on this thread but I was looking for info about my “new” anvil, and since its John Brooks this looks like the right place. the markings are almost worn off but its seems to be in great condition. My Dad, who gave it to me says its the best part of 200years old, tallying with the 1820s reference above. Can anyone shed any light on it for me?