ToolSteel Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I recently purchased a Hay-Budden anvil. I'd like to know a little about it. There are a pair of 7s beneath the company logo. The 1st is under the "R" and "O" in BROOKLYN. The 2nd is under the "N" in BROOKLYN and the 1st "N" in N.Y. There's a number 1 stamped under the tip of the horn and a number 4 to the left of the front waist hole. The serial number appears to be 160956. I'd appreciate any information about this anvil and when it was made. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 HB's are weight stamped in pounds so does it weigh appx 77 pounds or are you missing a digit (probably the first one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolSteel Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 I was told it weighed in at around 70 pounds. If I were to try and lift 177 pounds, I'd need hernia surgery. I guess I hope someone can tell me about the serial number and what it means. But thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holzkohle Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 According to AIA, Sr #160956 was made in 1909. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolSteel Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks. It's nice to know this anvil has been around for more than a century. I'm sure it will still be in use long after I'm gone. In a strange way, that's sort of comforting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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