melsdad Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I found my first anvil on Saturday. It is in pretty decent shape, It weighs 75#. I noticed it in a farmers ballast box on the back of his tractor. I asked him if he would part with it, he said "sure..you can have it" So I traded him some large bar ends from the scrap bin at work for the anvil. I am not sure of the make, or model. Part of it looks like is says "Rhode" you can see it in the picture. Here is the hard to make out name stamped in the side. I hope someone can help me identify this anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 You got yourself a Hay Budden, manufactured in Brooklyn. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsdad Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Now I can read it since you pointed out the name. What do you think of the condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Condition! Plenty of anvils in daily use in much worse condition than that one. Use it. It is fine. BTW let me get this straight. A FARMER let you have something of value for, in effect, nothing?? They must be different from farmers in Britain is all I can say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastie Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 NICE!! I joined the Hay-Budden club today also but mine cost $250.00 for a 105#.........worth every penny though........awesome trade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Sweet anvil!!! Great price! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsdad Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Condition! Plenty of anvils in daily use in much worse condition than that one. Use it. It is fine. BTW let me get this straight. A FARMER let you have something of value for, in effect, nothing?? They must be different from farmers in Britain is all I can say! Well Philip, I guess I should have said, I have know this farmer for years. He didn't want anything for it but I will gladly trade him some scrap metal for it. Does anyone have an idea of the value of this anvil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Small H-Bs bring a good price. I have a nice(now) 88lb. It had a broken horn now replaced. Should be around $3.00 a lb or better depends on local market. I have sold/traded most other brands but my hay buddens will stay. enjoy. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsdad Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks for the info. I don't plan on parting with it, just wondered the value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I didn't think there were any more HayBuddens left in Allegheny County (BOG) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Nice score! She looks to be in fine shape and will give you many years of service. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsdad Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 I didn't think there were any more HayBuddens left in Allegheny County (BOG) Yep, found it right here in Elizabeth Township. Just across the river from where you grew up.....correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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