Larry Price

Picked up this item that someone started to build a coal forge.Just need too weld up the side holes and get a grate for the center.The nice lady threw in a ASO and a handmade hammer:)

3 hours ago, Black Frog said:

I know that is what you read it as, but i can assure you that is not the correct vintage.  there were times when the left off numbers, mistakes happen.  That is the incorrect base style for 1899, and that is not the correct number stamping style for 1899.  11k serial number fonts look very different.

Ok then it’s a 1914.

23 hours ago, Black Frog said:

Do you have a pic showing further to the right?

It’s a 1899 with only 5 digits 11295

3 hours ago, Chris The Curious said:

Hope this helps.............and welcome to the forum.

Ya I did a ball bearing test and filmed it in slow-mo.At 10” drop it returned too 9”.Measured from all area’s of the Face.

Thanks for the educated information.I agree,I would never have ground on the Anvil I purchased.I made the decision based on location,total price(not shipped)and the condition of the Anvil.The top plate still has plenty of thickness for many years after I’m done with it.I was just sharing my excitement of getting my first anvil.God Bless

10 hours ago, Marc1 said:

Hi Larry, nice anvil.

I wouldn't worry about the resurfacing. It is not ideal but it will serve you well

 

Black Frog,

Thank you for your insight.Im still not understanding if my Anvil surface is flat,evenly thick,what is not ideal about it?Yes it has lost some of its character but it will work for my needs.God Bless

Why is ever comment so negative??I really enjoy the fact that I can get into blacksmithing with my grandkids and get a big smile when I find a great old piece of history.No reason to be so critical of others equipment there starting out with.God Bless 

5 hours ago, ausfire said:

Looks like it's had a savage resurfacing. Why do they do that!! I bet it looked better before.

The top working surface is flat and plenty of life left in it.Thats what matters too me.It will get better “looking” as I use it.

Drove 3 hours to pick up my first leg vise and the gentleman through in a BufCo blower for $25 U.S;)

Kansas U.S.A

On ‎6‎/‎10‎/‎2019 at 4:07 AM, ausfire said:

A picture please!!

On ‎6‎/‎8‎/‎2019 at 9:50 PM, ThomasPowers said:

Hey Larry; those Canadian dollars; or Australian ones; or Hong Kong; or Singapore,...

Over 100 countries participate here; why I use US$ for at least the first time I post a price.

There is $ in front of my prices.

Good score!I just My first Anvil today.A 1899 Trenton Acme 85# in excellent condition.He was asking $500 and I was able too get it for $350.1/2 ball bearing dropped at 10” rebounded too 9”.