Tell them you will make some nice trellises on it for them!

ThomasPowers, here is the bottom of the anvil 

Thank you!

I've just purchased this 140 lb one for $200. It's serial is 205919 and I'd like to know it's mfg year.

 

Thanks

202430-210375 is 1941-43

10 hours ago, BenRufenacht said:

202430-210375 is 1941-43

Thanks a lot!!! I'd like to know if there is more info about it.

44 minutes ago, Jerehidalgo said:

Thanks a lot!!! I'd like to know if there is more info about it.

There is a lot of info about Trenton in Anvils in America. I would find a copy of the book if you want to learn more.

You got a steal of a deal on that anvil.

On 4/29/2020 at 10:36 AM, BenRufenacht said:

There is a lot of info about Trenton in Anvils in America. I would find a copy of the book if you want to learn more.

You got a steal of a deal on that anvil.

Ok thanks I´m gonna try to find it!!!

Here in the USA you can try using ILL at the local public library---probably have to wait till lockdown's lifted.

I just aquired a Trenton Anvil ............ Left  marking (107) ... It weighs 113 lbs............ Right marking (A 15608 or A 50681) ..... Looks like the predominate marking is  A 15608.................... Could you let me know what year this Trenton was born............ I am thinking 1900 from what I have read here ........... 

 

Thanks from ............... DCS ................. Huntsville, Alabama ..................

Welcome aboard, we won't remember your location once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it.  READ THIS FIRST  Someone with a copy of AIA will be along to verify the mfg date of that serial no.

Left marking would be the weight.  Anvils are often a pound or two off from the stamped weight; but have you calibrated your scale recently?

My Trenton Anvil might just be serial number A 5608 ............... The numbers 1 before and after the 5608 are not clearly stamped and could be a manufacturing flaw ........

Well, there are many options there. 5608 would be am early anvil from 1899, 56081 would be 1905, and 156081 would be 1917. Post some pictures to give some more clues.

We have a saying, "pictures or it didn't happen".

On 5/4/2020 at 4:14 PM, ThomasPowers said:

Here in the USA you can try using ILL at the local public library---probably have to wait till lockdown's lifted.

thanks!

Mine is 156#. I bought it locally from a guy for just under $3.50 a pound. I feel as though that was a good deal. I can’t find the picture of the serial number but before I was a member here I browsed through this post until I pretty well had it figured to be made in 1903. 

 

Welcome aboard Ubanx, glad to have you.

Pretty nice looking anvil and a good price. Good score. Did the chain tie downs quieten it for you? How do you like it?

Frosty The Lucky.

Pretty new to all of this. I like it a lot. I tied it down because I was afraid the younger two boys would end up knocking it off there. Lol

Lovely and very well suited for ornamental work!

Not sure if I’m in right area,, butt I found this sight and have been learning tons, I’m new at this all always wanted to learn forging and shaping.

i just picked up a Trenton anvil, the price was fantastic, all I had to do was empty five freezers of food that had been in each for  20 years and haul to the dump.  I am with a truck bed full of black glad bags full of meat, bleeding leaking out my tail gate, due to the heat of the day, all I could think of is they would think I had bodies in bags at the dump.

i included some pictures, granted I’m real green with this sight, just found it, but hoping someone could see numbers and clue me in on a few things about my new Trenton?

thanks for looking, look forward to more time on here, that’s for sure.

Edited June 10, 20206 yr by Hvychve
Poor grammer

Welcome aboard, If you would please READ THIS FIRST  It will help you get the best out of the forum, with tips like editing your profile to show your location, as so many answers require knowing where in the world you are located. Other tips on doing the best search and some may help flying under the moderators radar.

A good looking Trenton and a fantastic deal. The number 245 is the weight in pounds as when it was made + or- a little. The other number is the serial number and I bet someone with a copy of AIA will be along to let you know about when it was made.

I hope you have read about not doing any grinding, milling or welding on the hardened face.

I just acquired a 125 pound Trenton anvil .  Can anyone tell me about it ?  It is a Trenton I know for sure .  On the front of the legs towards the horn it has a W on the left then what looks like 125 then on the right it says 1892 ??  Is the 1892 the date and the 125 the weight I assume ?

What does the bottom look like?  I don't know of any dated Trentons but they did use a serial number  any possible digits after the 1892?

Picture(s)?

Can anyone date an old Trenton with the serial number A101162? If possible to include what materials it was made of during that time? What would the value of something like this be? I do need an anvil for function, not aesthetics or an ornament. Will likely buy new for the same price. 

Having trouble uploading a picture. Here is a link to reddit where I have uploaded a picture and received one answer, hoping to verify if the answer is correct. 

Found this in my local classifieds in Alberta, Canada. Face is surprisingly flat still, but slightly bumpy. Some chips on the edges of the face but still in decent shape considering age. I was only able to take one picture because my battery was at 1%. Can try to upload pics from the ad.