JimsShip Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I just found this listed on ebay, and I've never seen one. What is it, and what would it be used for? (I'm assuming it had another purpose than just blacksmithing.)http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unusual-Old-Antique-Primitive-Bell-Shaped-Metal-Blacksmith-Anvil-/140688389337?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c1ae74d9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I think it is part of vise that had this as part of it. Since it is cast iron it wasn't meant for very heavy useage as far as forging goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I saw one very similar at a farm auction. It did have the vice still attached and was in working order. If my memory is correct, it only brought about $50 at that auction. As Jerry said, it's not meant for very heavy pounding. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 It was part of a vise but now it's a door stop not good for any hammering on than straightening a bent nail. As such I'd guess it might be worth US$20 to someone not the 200+ dollars their starting bid is! Lets hope nobody buys it as a surprise gift for a new smith needing an anvil and so blows the anvil purchase budget for an ASO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Here's another one. These guys are nuts on the prices!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-1879-Millers-Falls-Blacksmith-Farrier-Farmer-/230733800929?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b8ce65e1#ht_1449wt_698 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans138 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Here's another one. These guys are nuts on the prices!! http://www.ebay.com/...1#ht_1449wt_698 its crazy the prices people put on these things. sometimes i have to stop my self from sending them messages and letting them know how horribly wrong they are about value and actually usefulness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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