Tom Tate Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I have a really old shop Hay Budden Anvil that I'm trying to find out some information on. The overall size is 33" x 5" wide. It weighs 188 lbs. On the horn end front, up about 8" from the bottom, is a stamped reading #8. On the same side at the bottom, on one of the legs, is the number 138520. On the front side of the anvil is the word Hay Budden. Underneath that are the letters ATUIAI-LORN. Down below that are the words Brooklyn New York, and below that there is three numbers, 2 8 5. If someone could identify this anvil and let me know what it is I would appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 It's a Hay-Budden Anvil Now that it's identified would you like some more information? It was made in Brooklyn NY. The 285 is its weight in pounds (American made anvils don't use stone weights (cwt system). It was made in 1907 1 year before they started experimenting with a monolithic top section. Usually under Hay Budden is "Manufacturing Co" and then the Brooklyn NY. What else would you like to know? HB anvils are considered to be quite good. They should ring when tapped with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Tate Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks for the help. I now have some photos that will show those numbers 138520 and I will try to get the photos on this website. I did weigh it on an industrial scale and it weighed 188 lbs. I would be curious to know it's dollar value in today's market. How did you know what year it was made? Will I need to know the Serial Number? It does have a very nice, clear ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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