chribar Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hi all, I've inherited a Anvil but cant I.D it. There's a brand/logo visible but google isn't churning any info up for me. Would be great if someone could help out. Please no chuckles about my stand, made it purely to move about the garage. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Inherited....... That anvil looks like its only a day old if that. Beautiful condition. It is certainly modern, being cast metal, probably steel. I would be surprised if it was more than 50 years old at best. The hardy hole that comes out the side of the anvil is often seen in France and the shape looks like a French anvil. But other places may also use a pattern vary similar. Sorry I cant give any more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigred1o1 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 so...umm...who did you have to kill to "inherit" that beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 found this:http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/21874-an-old-french-anvil/ and:http://www.anvilfire.com/21centbs/anvils/hardy_holes.phphttp://www.anvilfire.com/anvils/donated_025.php Was that upsetting block welded on? None the less, good looking tool! 275lbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Could that be 250 kg? 550 lbs? Nice anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chribar Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 She came from my pop, been stood in the shed for 10 years. No idea where he picked her up. I'm not sure myself what she's weighing in at. Clearly says 250k N3 so I'll take it she's 250 kilos. She's a beast and left 3 "strong" chaps broken men. Had to resort to an engine hoist in the end. So I've cleaned her up with the intention of flogging her, no idea what she's worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Have you talked with the British Artist Blacksmith Association folks? US prices wouldn't do you much good I'd think. A bit large for me to pick up on my trip to Wales next month though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 nice find , However it looks like a plate steel is on top I hope it is T11 or better . Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Beauty! I'd love to inherit something like that!! As for price, you should be able to ask top dollar because it's in such great condition. I can't make out the logo, but it looks to me like the N3 is the model number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Very nice. you should be proud your pop left you a nice piece you can hand down to your kids or grand kids some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Reminds me of a Peddinghaus in some regards but I can't make out the logo that well. Really nice anvil you got there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chribar Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks for the replies gents, I'm really in two minds as to what to do with her. It would be a great thing to hand down through the generations but it's just too much of a mutha to store. Dealing with items that belonged to loved ones is tricky enough without having to involve hydraulic lifting equipement. Needs more thought and investigation i think. Cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Passing it onto a person who will *use* it and appreciate it is always a proper thing to do too. And most will be willing to pay for the privilege of owning it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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