Javan C.R. Dempsey Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Hi all, first post here, but I've been lurking a bit. I picked up an Anvil today from an antique dealer type friend, since I let him know I was keen on any he might find. Price was good regardless, but I'm trying to get more info about the make. It's ~100lber, in great shape with a 6-pointed Star and a circle in the middle of the Star. I checked the Anvils in America book, and it's obviously not the "American Star" anvil, which had a 5-pointed star logo, but there seems to be some belief that it's an F&N production from after the time American Star got bought out or whatever. Anybody have anymore info about this thing? It's got great rebound, in excellent shape, but I'm not experienced enough probably to evaluate ring. I'm looking at this for a user, not a collection piece, so any more info would be appreciated. The star is pretty obvious, but I didn't notice any numbering etc. Can get a pic posted if needed. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Yeah. Post pics of it. We like pics!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Just look at my avatar. It is obviously mine having that design on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javan C.R. Dempsey Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Ok, I snapped some pics. Only markings I can make out besides the emblem is something that looks like a "9" on the end below the horn. It's approx dimensions are as follows: 18.5" L x 9" H Face is 3.5" W by 11" L, hardy seems to be 3/4" Pardon the pics, we've got crap lighting in our house: Photos might not show it, but it's very straight, the face is dead flat, except for that minor edge damage, oxidation is minimal, I'll likely clean it up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 It looks to be a cast iron body anvil, does it have a steel face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javan C.R. Dempsey Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'm not an expert, but it appears to. It definitely appears to have a separate top plate, and the rebound is nearly 1:1 on the faceplate, yet very little on the horn, different sounds also, the face has a very sharp sound, the horn is more blunt. I cleaned it up a bit, and while there's a fair bit of minor pitting on the sides, there's very little on the face, and only on one edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) I know this is an older topic but I just found one of these anvils too. Did anyone ever figure out what it was? The one I found is cast with a steel plate face like a Vulcan but the face seems thicker. The numbers stamped on the front foot are 100 which I assume is the weight. Edited June 3, 2015 by Panzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbl4823 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Very interesting that the "100" is on the foot, same as Fisher. I have a 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 150 LB "6-Point Star", none of which have the weight on the foot, only under the horn. Gives more credence to Fisher producing the anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrocha Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 hey guys new here. Found this post interesting because my anvil is identical to the first picture except mine has a number 10 instead of a 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, mrrocha said: hey guys new here. Welcome... I suggest reading this to get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 JOsh with the Fisher museum says he has more info, but he doesn't want to say anything until his book is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrocha Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Dude that’s awesome. Which museum is that exactly? Also any contact information ? I’d like to know more about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Google "Fisher and Norris Factory Museum". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 IIRC the number is the weight divided by 10 so 9 would be a 90 pound anvil and 10 would be around a 100 pound anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrocha Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 33 minutes ago, JHCC said: Google "Fisher and Norris Factory Museum". Yea I’ll contact them thanks for info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On 8/13/2019 at 1:56 PM, mrrocha said: thanks for info Welcome to IFI... have you read this yet? It will help you get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate. Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Hello all, thought I'd add my pics too. There are what appear to be raised numbers on the back of anvil. 2511 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Fisher made anvil, called a Farmer's or Prospector's anvil. Made by Fisher as a cheaper anvil than their regular line, meant to compete with the cheaper Vulcan anvils. Fisher made them, but were not sold by them. They sent them all to distributors for sale. They did not acknowledge making them, and they had no warranty. Fisher did not want to compete with themselves for sales. They had a thinner faceplate than Fisher anvils. And most found today have some damage. The whole story is found in my book on Fisher anvils. Information in my profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate. Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Thanks very much NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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