Hi irondragon,
thanks for the quick reply! I did the rebound test with a 5/8” ball bearing and it hopped back up to my hand on almost all sections of the faceplate. Nice ring to it as well. I couldn’t see any pictures on your linked item either. Hopefully someone out there has a picture of a comparable anvil. Like I said, I haven’t seen anything that looks like what I have on any google search.
Idragon, TW, and RP I would love more specific info on safe ways to move forward on fabricating a base/foot for the anvil. I’m new to a lot of this stuff but really want to see what options make sense and the range of what’s possible.
TP, I wasn’t trying to imply with any certainty that this is a Trenton anvil made by CFI. Just with my limited anvil knowledge, I’ve only seen the diamond pattern associated with Trenton’s makers mark. I am definitely no expert and I don’t have access to AIA in my local libraries. I put in an order for it yesterday. I’m only here to find out more information on the anvil and how to proceed with what I have.
Thanks everyone! If anyone has a picture of a comparable out there, I would love to see it. Also any information on ways I can add a base without destroying the anvil would be greatly appreciated.