robyn1870 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I recently did an estate clean out and found this great old anvil. It is approx 150 pounds, but the odd thing is it has an extra arm or "horn" coming out of the side of it. I am trying to sell it, but couldn't find any information about an anvil with a side arm..... Anyone know anything about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Coach maker's anvil they turn up form time to time. The side horn was used to forge clips and hardware used on coaches. It is most likely English made from the mid 19th century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robyn1870 Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 WOW! Thanks.... any idea on it's value? Is this a desirable anvil - or just generic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I am trying to sell it Why not sell it on IForgeIron, the same people that helped you identify the anvil in the first place. The members of IForgeIron ARE blacksmiths, will give it a good home and put it back to work. We have visitors from over 50 world wide countries so we need to know your (the anvils) location. This will allow us to better direct the information to those interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 It is worth what a person is willing to pay for it. I would say a fair price is between $2.25 and $3.50 a lb. Shipping is a killer on anvils. Many anvils get sold on eBay and it might sell better on there. It is decent shape thought not spectacular. I am sure someone here would want ti. If you go the eBay rout they will take a nice sized bight out of you with fees then Paypal will get a cut too. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robyn1870 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 I am already commited to an estate auction and have already advertised it, just wanted some further information and happened upon this site. Does anyone think the value is high enough to warrant pulling it from the auction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I am interested in buying your anvil. As Glenn said, price will be partially determined by your location. BTW, I am in central NJ. I will travel for interesting pieces. But not x-country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robyn1870 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 The auction is being held on January 8th 30 Creamery Road Westtown NY 12771 AUCTIONZIP.COM Auctioneer ID 11800 Absentee bids are accepted if you are interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Thank you. Not too far. I think I will send in a bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robyn1870 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 if you have any trouble you can email me at robyn1870@yahoo.com or call the phone number on Auctionzip.com and ask to speak to Ceann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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