adams1392 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Can anyone tell me who the manufacturer is for this anvil marking. It also has a 19 on one side and a 22 on the other. The main letters show VVM Hora 1914 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Shape, material, and style all offer clues as to the origin of an anvil. Often they will tell you as much or more than the markings. Some additional photos are definitely called for. Because it's marked in lbs, it's probably American made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams1392 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the reply. I added some more pictures in hopes I can get the Mfg id'd. On the front base it has the numbers 157227. Above the waist it has a 2 on each side. It also has a 19 near the back on one side. It measures almost 23" long and is 3 1/4" wide. The base is 9 1/4 by 8 1/4". I bought it yesterday for $150. It has a flat top and clean edges. It appears as though it was used very little. I think it is cast iron with a welded steel face. It has a little ring near the tip of the horn and the back edge but not much anywhere else. Thanks for the help! Edited September 6, 2009 by adams1392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Looks good thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 The shape and the markings on the foot would strongly indicate to me that it's a Hay-Budden. Made in Brokylin, NY. They made anvils for resale under other brand names so having other names and marks on it are not unheard of. The book Anvils In America by R. Postman can tell you more. HBs were of top quality and excluding any cracks that don't show up in your photos your anvil is in great condition. Don't grind or polish the face, you have a good anvil so start hammering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams1392 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Thanks Judson! There appears to be a slight crack underneath but not too deep. All I did to the anvil was wire brush some of the rust off. I was surpised by the condition of the anvil. I bought it from a young man who said it belonged to his dad's and great-uncle prior to his possession. I thought it was a pretty good find for my first anvil. I am new to blacksmithing, and actually haven't started yet. I plan on taking a course in Nov. but wanted to start to collect my equipment. Thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 The profile seems wrong for a Hay Budden to me... I think it's a Trenton. You should be able to rub some chalk in on the side with the writing and see that better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I could be wrong, but the numbers on the foot look like all the HBs I've seen. Is the entire top half one piece of steel or is the face welded on (you may see a faint horizontal line 1/2 to 1 inch down from the top face)? Tip it over and look at the shape of the indentation on the bottom. That's another clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams1392 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 It appears to be face welded as it has a definitive line about a 1/2" from the top. The bottom is somewhat concave and follows the lines of the feet. It has a square hole in the center of the bottom and a 1/2" edge around the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 My guess is Hay Budden as well, but whatever it is it's very nice. Try posting herehttp://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f83/hay-budden-list-9492/ and someone can verify the serial # for you... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 The indentation on the bottom following the edge of the anvil is a HB marker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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