mrhomescientist

I ended up with the one with the better face. It looks beautiful in person! I can definitely work around the chips. One edge of the face is square and the other is rounded, which is great and gives me different surfaces to work on. Very excited to start putting together my shop. Now I'm in the market for an anvil stand and a coal forge with hand-crank blower if anyone in the NW Florida area is selling

Thanks everyone! It's 153 lbs. Here is the description by the seller: "This is one unique anvil with an old English base and American top. It likely started life as a Mousehole and was taken to Columbus Anvil & Forge for a repair. Came out with a new top (Arm and Hammer). The serial number suggests it was repaired in 1900 - the first year they were open but I can't be for sure of that. It has a great ring and great rebound. The face is really clean with a few chips on the edges. The pics were taken after light wire brushing and oiling, in direct sunlight to show every imperfection." I'm excited about it! Next will be to get a stand, and I think I'll start with a stump to keep costs down

He also sent rebound videos that look xxxx near 90% on both, except when he hits a pit. They make a nice "ping" when they bounce. They're pretty much identical anvils, with the pitted one being $1/lb cheaper.

Hello! I'm new to the forum and new to blacksmithing. I've taken several classes at the local pioneer settlement and it's been a real blast. I've made nails, s-hooks, a chisel and punch tool, tongs, and some split crosses! Now I want to get started at home, and the anvil is first on the list! I'm going to pick up an anvil on Friday, and he has two available. One has a perfect face, but pretty chipped edges. The other has much better edges, but a pitted face. What are the pros and cons of each anvil? Which would you recommend I get? I attached videos the seller sent, hopefully those went through. Any advice is very appreciated! 327789461_6166676613353091_8144594261125092275_n.mp4 327768826_5748655995189691_4886195584791626429_n.mp4