September 20, 201114 yr 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.
September 20, 201114 yr your serial # shows that your anvil was "born" in 1894, according to Anvils in America. :)
September 20, 201114 yr I'm gonna have to buy that book someday. Seems to be filled with a wealth of knowledge.
September 20, 201114 yr 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?
September 21, 201114 yr Author 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.
September 21, 201114 yr Author I am saying base but it is probably the foot... I tried uploading pictures but no way!
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