Thanks all. I’ve learned more about anvils in the last few hours than I’ve ever known. For sure a Hay Budden and the dimensions match the 250# model from their catalog. The rebound is definitely in the 75% range and boy will she ring. I have it setting unconstrained on a poplar stump in my garage, Not really where or how it should be I guess. Suggestions welcomed.
Unfortunately, it does have a few weld beads on the face from obvious equipment repairs while on the farm. I will give it a good wire brushing, and coat it with some oil. The tip of the horn had some cracked, “mushroomed” metal from blunt ended abuse that I gently removed with a file. I’m sure thats probably not proper but I didn’t want it chipping off in use.
Here’s a few photos of the number. I tried to cast shadows with a light. The first number might be a “7” which puts it in the 1902 +/- range. Anyone see something different?