June 28, 201213 yr Hi, I just picked up this anvil from a family and the grandfather was a blacksmith that used it. They were always told it was a 400-pound anvil. I can't find a maker’s mark due to the strike marks on the side, but with some flour was able to get the English weight markings to show lightly. I can definitely see the first "3" and last "6" marks but It's very hard to make out the middle number weight? I believe It's a "3" but I'm not really sure? Is there a better way to get the markings to show??? If someone knows the makers brand from the style that would be great!!! Also, based on the condition (photos) what's the average value on an anvil like this one? It does have a nice ring to it and the rebound is decent too. There's only a small chip on one side and the rest of the face seems to be in pretty good overall shape. Thanks again!!!
June 28, 201213 yr With the ledges on the feet and more graceful outline I'd guess it was a Peter Wright. As for the weight stamping there is a quite easy method of determining that---WEIGH IT! May have to use a feed store scale; or one at a scrap yard; but once you have the weight the numbers will be fairly easy to figure out...
June 28, 201213 yr Author Thanks for the fast reply!!! Yeah, I called a scrap yard and they can get the anvil off & on with straps and a forklift + an accurate weight too! When we got the anvil on the truck the wife said it lowered down a bit (1/2 ton truck) LOL! I have another picture for possible brand ID but can't seem find the option to add it on this reply? Also, is there a way to edit/remove/add pictures once the post has been completed? Thanks again!!!
June 28, 201213 yr The middle number will be a 0, 1, 2, or 3 , if that helps in deciphering the scratches.
July 7, 201213 yr Anything less than $500, and you need to turn your self into the police as you stole that thing.
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