the hangman Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 After 12 months of suffering with a lousy Harbor Freight / Chinese cast iron anvil – I finally bought a real anvil. The seller had no information about it other than it was about 70 pounds. I needed something light that I can carry up and down the stairs every time I use it. There are no apparent manufacturer’s markings on the sides. There are some numbers stamped into the front foot – under the horn: “73” I assume that is the weight of the anvil The other numbers appear to be “A 156 196 “ I know I don’t have much information other than the photos. Can anyone make any guesses on the manufacturer or approximate date of manufacture? I appreciate any info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't tread on me Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I don't know what kind it is but it looks good to me. What did you pay for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I'm thinking "Trenton"; anyone have AinA handy to check the serial number set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I'm thinking "Trenton"; anyone have AinA handy to check the serial number set up? I agree that it is probably a Trenton. The year of manufacture would be 1917 according to AIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I agree that it is probably a Trenton. The year of manufacture would be 1917 according to AIA. Yeh I am with ya on that. Mine is a 100lbs heaver but I don't have to carry it up and down stairs. Shoot I don't even want to carry the 88lb H-B anywhere. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hangman Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 I don't know what kind it is but it looks good to me. What did you pay for it? I paid $260 - maybe a little high in some areas of the country - but I've been looking for a year now and this is about the best looking anvil that I have seen. There aren't very many for sale around here. Anyway - it is mine now. I started dressing the edges - most of the chips are ground out already with a 1/8" radius. Oh ya - I also got a tree stump base and a cut off hardie with the anvil. I agree that it is probably a Trenton. The year of manufacture would be 1917 according to AIA. Wow - thanks for the information. This is a great forum with very helpfull people Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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