termy1971 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I bought this years back to do metal work in NJ. I now live in AZ in a community I don't think they would like the "ring" LOL I was trying to Identify this. It has what appears to be a 161 or 61 on the left of the front foot and177152 or possibly 77152 on the right of the front foot I didnt want to damage it in trying to read he numbers. the base looks to be all one piece with a steel plate with a defined line although with the horn to the right the line for the plate is not as easily identified. I put it on the scale its 160 lbs. no other markings that I can see and it has a flat bottom with an oval dish. underneath the rear it looks like lines or tool marks. nothing under the horn. sides have nothing either. Thanks in advance for the info I am excited to see what it is. I find this stuff fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) Looks like a Trenton. Nice anvil! The 161 is the weight in pounds. The other number is the serial number. If the serial number is 177152, it was made in approximately 1920. If the serial number is 77152, it was made in approximately 1908. Edited December 1, 2009 by Sask Mark Added more info from AIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Boy, I hope it ain't one of them deed restricted HOA's like I'm in, they are the pits. Don't like smoke, banging, dogs, cats, birds, each other, you name it someone in there don't like it. However we like you, you got an anvil, welcome to IFI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 There are numerous ways to make an anvil more quiet including (but not limited to) wrapping it with chain at the waist, fastening it down tightly to a stump and using a bedding compound such as silicone or polyurethane caulk between the anvil and the stump. If smoke is a problem, then use charcoal, corn or get/build a gas forge instead of coal. If noise during the day is still a problem, then you will need an indoor work environment with adequate ventilation and sound control measures. Welcome aboard, and that is a nice anvil you have! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Wow, long and lean, but ya really gotta clear them pigeons outa the rafters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Trenton, or could be a Haybudden, check for an "inspectors" number on the side near the heel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 All my hay buddens have the weight under the logo. All my trentons have/had the weight on the left side of the foot. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Oval dish like a caplet pill? Then Trenton over HB, HB's have an hourglass depression on the bottm from the edge of the base projecting slightly (often worn flat on old ones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termy1971 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 yea like a caplet I was hoping some one could get close to the date of this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 You mean like in the second post in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termy1971 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 hahah yea just like in that post. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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