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Thanks GM that does look pretty close. The 24 inch mark goes to the forward edge of the square hole on the top. I tried to get a better pic of that same side but hard to tell if anything is there. Any guess to what year and what this weighs in at? I weigh 220 & it bent the 2x6 more than me sitting on it when I moved it from the van. I am just looking for insight. I have no plans to sell it. Obviously it's busted so what! I am new to finding relics like this so I am just asking help. Thanks, Mike.

Thanks for the welcome. I'm not really looking to get into metalworking as I already retired from a tool & die career. Like some, I thought it was a unique find for me and I probably will look at it more than I will use it. I found it near Amsterdam, NY & it came home with me to Chicago. Is there anything I should not do to change it's condition? (i.e. sandblasting, chemicals?) Thanks for any input.

Hello, My name is Mike and I recently visited a relatives farm in Upstate NY. This anvil caught my attention, since I never had seen one in person, and I brought it home. I cannot see any obvious markings or stamps. Was sitting on dirt upright. I guess it fell or whatever on the backside but for me it's a keeper. I went to my library to request Mr. Postman's book to help identify it. Might be a couple weeks before I get the book so I figure I share it here. Thanks for any input. Mike.