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Thank you all so much for your Condolences. You sound like such a nice group... willing to help and give direction. I appreciate your comments!

Hello, forgive me if I am in the wrong section for this inquiry. My husband passed away last year and I am trying to price metal working items. This anvil has been in my family for 60 years, I think. I have done some research and had an anvil person offer to purchase... but I wasn't ready yet. He polished the top to see if there were any weld marks and did a rebound test... passed both. My problem is that it is a very big anvil and my husband mounted it on a metal stand. So, I cannot see the front bottom of the anvil. I have attached pictures. I have done some research and it does not have any sway back and the logo is quite sharp. It has a raised 50 on the base. Any comments? ... measurement shown in pictures. Thanks

Questions: I know the weight often determines it's value. Does the raised 50 mean it is 500lbs?

Any guess on weight and/or value.? An anvil guy is coming over next week and I am looking for a range. 

wow... thanks for information. when someone comes over, I will see if the trick to rocking it will reveal the numbers:)

I checked again. the foot of the anvil is recessed into the base. It is such a heavy piece that I cannot even budge to look. Would take 3 men to move... if it ever gets moved, I will be sure to look at that area of the foot. I guess it will remain a mystery. Thanks

Just these symbols and number...

I will check for numbers. No idea on weight. It is attached to the stand.

I am looking for information on an anvil. It looks very sturdy and someone said it was i good shape. a few markings on it... see photos. My grandson loves forged in fire... but I am not sure if he will ever sling a hammer. Any info will be appreciated.