Firefly747 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi, I just recently began looking into blacksmithing as a hobby and would like to purchase an anvil. Being new, I can't recognize a good anvil like you guys can! It is listed as approximately 140 lbs and is $320. The seller says that it rings when hit so it might be steel. He also thinks it might be from the early 1900s. Any opinions would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Pix are too grainy to read the side, but appears to be a Hay-Budden in good shape, and at a reasonable price. Negotiate if you can, put don't pass it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewed Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Perhaps a tad pricey - I picked up my last anvil in WI (156 lb trenton ) for 300$ - I'd see if they would come down on the price a tad. But it looks like a nice anvil. Hay-Budden or trenton ( trenton-clone ) Look on the side of the anvil ( with the horn to your right ) and you might find a makers mark. Also there may be a set of numbers on the feet under the horn. They would / could be the serial number and weight. Don't worry about the age of the anvil. That really has no affect on the price ( to a blacksmith, a collector on the other hand....) Looks like it was recently cleaned/ wire brushed then coated with wd40/ oil. Face looks good and smooth, and the edges look ok, not great, but should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly747 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Alrighty, I'll go look at it tomorrow. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Compared to allot of deals this one seems reasonable.....Always dicker with cash in hand. Always.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Note that anvil prices are *still* location specific. That price (2.29 $/#) might be a bit high for Ohio and not bad for New Mexico. If you edit your profile to show *your* general location on your posts we could address the price better. It looks in very good condition and of the type of anvil that should ring---not all do. It is a convenient size (and so often a bit higher in price than ones that are not a "one man carry"---however I suggest you start thinking of your back NOW and not after you've already trashed it like so many smiths have!) Would be a good anvil for knifemaking---clean face or smaller ornamental work---sledges and 1"+ sq stock would be a bit much on it. (note that it's a late american style so the sweet spot is smaller than on something with an old english style, but the enhanced horn and the heel are quite handy for decorative work.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Bryan Morgan Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Looks like quite a good anvil to me. Offer $280 and see what he does. Bet he goes for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 And if it's out in the general public expect it to disappear *fast*. If you want it go tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironartforge Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm also in Maine and find that to be a very high price for the anvil. There are plenty of anvils available for $1/lb that are in decent shape. Very clean crisp anvils can be bought for $2/lb or less. PM me and I can give you a few leads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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