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I found a nice French anvil for sale in Quebec for $4000 CAD. In "Anvils in America", Richard postman says he had not encountered many French anvils. Just look at this beauty. Interesting pattern...

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I cleaned it a bit with a wire wheel just so I could read the text. I don't plan to do anything else to it, I don't really need to. The rebound is excellent, it's the first proper anvil I've ever used a hammer on. I have Postman's Anvils in America, but not Mousehole Forge. I should pick that up now that I own one.

I bought this anvil at a farm auction. It is in amazing condition for its age. Good edges, good ring and no significant dents or chips. Based on what I could find online, this anvil was made between 1854-1875 in Sheffield.