Giovanni Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hello there, I am a new member and new to blacksmithing ! Just picked up a Trenton Anvil and I believe the serial Number is A 170064.....the numbers are a little difficult to read....trying to find out info as to date made and possible weight....I believer the other numbers 3 0 4 which are also stamped on the foot may indicate weight, but not sure. The numbers are not nicely lined up and are difficult to read. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Giovanni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Sorry, I like anvils as much as anyone, but I've never dated one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Should be 308 pounds (139.7 kg) Someone with Anvils in America can get a date. Did you weigh it? I know not everybody has a scale that goes over 250 pounds or so. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvmikeray Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Would not that be 340lbs? (112,28,1) or (3 x 112 , 0 , 8x1 ) 344lbs or 158.3Kg Nice size anvil I guess I need to read the thread .... doh !! Stamped on the foot... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovanni Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Should be 308 pounds (139.7 kg) Someone with Anvils in America can get a date. Did you weigh it? I know not everybody has a scale that goes over 250 pounds or so. Phil 10/11/10 Hello Phil, thank you for your reply....no, I have not weighed it.... having trouble with the wife trying to hold it and get on the scale at the same time, tee hee hee..... seriously, just have not gotten around to it.... Have an awesome afternoon, Giovanni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 My bad, I read (and typed) 308, instead of the 304 you wrote. That would be 304 pounds or 137.9 kg. Trenton anvils were made in Columbus Ohio They simply marked them in pounds at time of manufacture. (I believe that there is another Trenton anvil too,) Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Sorry, I like anvils as much as anyone, but I've never dated one. Grant just can't get an anvil to go on a date with him and is trying to convince himself it's some kind of virtue. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacock Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I have a lonely anvil, hasn't been out in years, nice small waist, large on top, pretty face, a little heavy though. I'll ask her Mom if is alright. Please don't hit her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 All the anvils in my Harem are over the age of consent! Save for the little one SP made for me, it takes a higher stump too.... IIRC from AiA the early trenton's were made elsewhere and Trenton sold them under their name before they set up their own anvil manufacturing factory in Columbus. Interesting to think that Ohio had 3 separate makers of anvils back in the day: Arm and Hammer (NOT VULCAN!), Colombian and Trenton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovanni Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Gosh guys and gals....what a great sense of humor some of you have. Really appreciate that. Humor keeps us laughing and that keeps us healthy and young. I was sort of hoping that someone might have a book that helps date anvils by way of the serial number. I have seen one for sale, but have not had the extra money to buy it yet. Perhaps someone will see this post. Again, thank you all for your replies, Giovanni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Your anvil was made in 1919. Pretty crazy that you want to date a 91 year old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovanni Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Your anvil was made in 1919. Pretty crazy that you want to date a 91 year old... 11/2/10 Hello there, just wanted to send you a personal " Thank You " for helping me date my Trenton Anvil. Appreciate that greatly. Have an awesome weekend. Giovanni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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