I recently purchased a broken William Foster Anvil. It looks like its from 183...8?
Question is :: I've seen hundreds of WF Anvil Pictures... I can't seem to find one with a side hole and angled indentation like mine.
The indentation looks like it would make it easy to attach a clamp to your work piece and the face.
ALSO : looks like an impression of a Battery... does that mean anything?
Any info on what I have appreciated.