Nikko

Thank you guys!  I had a buyer who was gonna come this weekend for 900 bucks but I’m gonna have to turn him down I think.  Also, I want to make sure this anvil gets in good hands and I had an uneasy feeling with this buyer. I’m going to have to move this to the proper thread to list for sale...

so is there minor pitting on my anvil?  And if so, is there anything I can do to prevent it from getting worse ?

I apologize for the delay, I finally had time to take more pics.  I have been selling a lot of tools and other stuff my dad doesn’t use anymore.  Supposedly we also have 3 old vices I need to find.  
 

The point light and flour was a great idea.  The anvil very clearly reads 209 and superior under the right light! Unfortunately there does seem to be some pitting.  
 

I suppose the dog in the background is a good indication of size lol. The anvil is 27 and 3/8 long and 12 and 1/8 tall. the face is 4 and 3/4 wide while the feet are 10 and 5/8 at their widest point. 

In regards keeping the anvil, money is not the problem, the problem is just family drama.  I am thinking at the very least trying to convince my dad to sit on it for a while longer as these will only become more rare.  My younger brother also wants to keep it so we will see. 
 

Aside from that, do these pics help assess the worth?

13 minutes ago, swedefiddle said:

Good Morning, Nikko

If you are going to use a wire wheel on an angle grinder, no problem. Just don't push it too hard, take the loose flakes off. The easiest way to clean up the face of the Anvil, is by using it.

Between you and Glenn I stand torn.  This is my great grandfathers anvil, and is currently my fathers.  He could use some money and keeping it may not be an option right now.  To be specific, a guy was going to come from Indiana this weekend and buy this anvil for $900.  I found out shortly after that, that the anvil may be worth more and I am trying to find out how much along with whatever other useful and fun knowledge I may absorb here. 
 

being a blacksmith would also be a fun hobby, not sure what I’d make but hey, We could use a new axe

I can do this tomorrow morning.  In regards to the light, will a good regular flashlight do the trick? 
 

when it comes to a wire brush, can I use a wire brush On the top of the anvil? And can I use a wire brush attachment on a grinder/polisher tool to speed my process?

thank you!

2 minutes ago, Glenn said:

Where are you located. It makes a difference in in the price of the anvil.

I am about 20 miles outside of Chicago. Solid 30min drive. 

Hello All!

My online name is Nikko, I’m 23 and stumbled upon Gold! ..Well an old anvil. 

I was cleaning out my families garage when I stumbled upon what I believe to be a sisco superior (I think that’s the name) anvil.  Only clear thing I can make out is it’s 208 lbs.  

I need help identifying, cleaning, and selling this anvil.  I made a similar post on Facebook and I am getting some mixed signal so I decided to make this account and talk to you guys.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated!  
 

I uploaded a handful of pictures, let me know if you guys want any more.  I couldn’t find any other markings on it.