Fuchster Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Interesting forum. I spent a lot of time learning from others. And yes there is a lot of interest in blacksmithing still around. So I got this Hay Budden anvil (after looking for a US one) and would like help decoding the serial number 14575 on the horn side. It also has 22 on the base. it is 155 lbs. I tried uploading a picture but failed.... Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 your serial # shows that your anvil was "born" in 1894, according to Anvils in America. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuchster Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thank you for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM454 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm gonna have to buy that book someday. Seems to be filled with a wealth of knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 When you say the serial number is on the 'horn side', is it on the side of the body of the anvil? The reason I ask is HB's usually had the serial number stamped on the left side of the front foot and the weight (in pounds) was usally stamped on the side below the logo. I have never heard of a Hay Budden with the serial number on the side of the body (I'm not saying that it never happened, just that I've never heard of it). Additionally, where on the base is the '22' located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuchster Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 the serial number is on the base on the side of the horn. The "22" is on the opposite end on the edge of the base under the rectangular part... The weight is stamped below the logo on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuchster Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 I am saying base but it is probably the foot... I tried uploading pictures but no way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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