this is my peter whright got it for 150$ thought that was a fair deal my uncle said anvils where going for $3.0# can someone tell me about the numbers on side I know they are for wieght perp.

1x112=112
1x28(quarter hundredweights)=28
18x1=pounds=18
112+28+18=158
You stole it for 150 dollars............158 pound peter wright is quite a bargain at $150

The numbers appear to be 1-1-18 = 158lbs

first 1= 112 if a 2 then = 224
second 1= 28 this # is 1/4 of 112 and can be either a 0, 1, 2, or 3
add the 18 This # is in lbs and can be from 0 through 27
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total 158

Congratulations, good deal. It looks like it is in good condition and if taken care of should last you for your lifetime and even your grand-kids lifetimes. Enjoy!

Nice anvil, Nick. Congrats. Yes, at $150 you got a GREAT deal!! I know that some anvils in some locations are high $$$. I'm in east central ILL and I have never had to pay over $2 per pound. Thomas Powers is way down yonder, lost somewhere in New Mexico, and there aren't nearly as many anvils down that way. Supply and demand makes them cost more there. Good find. :D

Really great deal Nick. You sir, are one of the lucky ones. May your good fortune continue. Enjoy your new anvil.

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A dollar a pound for a good brand anvil in using condition is considered a good deal *everywhere* that I know of. $3 is kind of expensive most places and especially for a worn anvil.

A dollar a pound has kind of been the standard price for a number of years now but it has been on the rise lately. I sold one of mine to Harold for $2/# and he kind of scared me the way he jumped on it so fast, didn't even blink an eye, just whipped out that billfold of his so fast I didn't even have time to draw a breath. If I ever get the nerve up to sell my 300# Fisher maybe I'll ask $4/# :lol: