Trenton Anvil ID

[anticide]

Hello all,

I am looking to purchase a 130lb anvil from someone who told me it's a Trenton. The serial number is A90650 and is stamped with an M130 (showing its weight I believe. Here is a picture of it, any information would help greatly!

[ThomasPowers]

The diamond stamped in the side is the trademark of Trenton. Have then flip it over and check the depression in the base. If it's a caplet that's another Trenton sign IIRC. If it follows the outline of the base thats a strong Hay Budden sign.

However I don't see anything indicating it's an HB over a Trenton looking at that Pic.

[anticide]

Thanks for the response. As I look closer I believe it actually is a Trenton.

Trentons with a serial number (no letter) can be related to the year of manufacturer. Trenton serial numbers starting with an A would be circa 1898-1920.

[CurlyGeorge]

According to Mr Postman, in Anvils In America, the A probably just stands for anvil. The serial # that you give is listed as being made in 1910. :)

[Drewed]

The side clip on the horn shows that it was a farrier's style of anvil. Nothing wrong with that. I tend to find them handy. I can see what looks like the trenton diamond on the picture you have included, and it very much has the right shape ( looks like a grey hound, compared to a bull dog )

The far edge looks pretty beat up and did they paint it?