Sam Falzone Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 A friend of mine is trying to get my wife and I to come out and try some 1812 re-enactment. We talked about it a bit and he even mentioned his unit would love to have a blacksmith. I've been thinking about it lately and then I find this on Kijiji - an 1800's anvil (I don't know the exact date), 50 lbs. Needs a bit of work, but would be a much better fit to an 1812 smith kit than my Mousehole. Got it for $65.00. I think this may be a sign . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Yeah, weld a bracket to it and it will make a great sign!:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Go for it, Sam. You and your wife will really enjoy reenacting. My wife and I have been reenactors for over 15 years, now. Give it a try. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Sam, I just talked to a fellow firefighter last week on my volunteer department and found out he participates in re-enactments. He told me that they would love to have a blacksmith and he's going to check for me. Cool! Good luck. Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 There is something fishy about that anvil. Not sure what. The texture implies it might be cast iron it sort of has a uniform pitting. Wrought iron will have a smother appearance and it might show a grain where it is corroded not generally pitting. Also the shape is wrong it has bevels running down the corners of the feet and the feet are too small in proportion to the feet. If it is not cast it is a one off anvil made by a shop that did not make very many anvils. It could also be much earlier than 1812 give or take 100 years. It also could be a domestic product made in the style of English anvils of the period its hard to say with out a time machine. But this is just my opinion and take it as such. Either way enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 "The feet are too small in proportion to the feet"??? Anybody got some coffee they can share with Tim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 The "body" Not the "feet" Bob, OK. It may be a very old ASO IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Falzone Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 The "body" Not the "feet" Bob, OK. It may be a very old ASO IMO. Could be. I'll know more when I see it - $65.00 was too good to pass up. A friend picked it up for me. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRunals Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Yeah, weld a bracket to it and it will make a great sign! Oh boy, that made me laugh. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 The "body" Not the "feet" Bob, OK. It may be a very old ASO IMO. My feet are too small in proportion to my body and some days they feel like very old ASOs so yeah,I can get behind that. You been peekin` thru my windows again Tim? Next time you swing by come in for coffee. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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