Cute new-to-me anvil

[PeteH]

A recent acquisition, a "bench anvil" to replace the piece of railroad track I've been using.

No markings, no hollow in the bottom, and a radiused section on the tail, as well as the usual one just rear of the table. Hardy hole is just under 3/4", pritchel just under 5/16". It has an area on the side that looks like it may have had a nameplate (or something) welded on.

It weighs 33 pounds; that's a six-inch rule on top of it. Has a nice clear ring all over the face, and bounces a 3/4" ballbearing somewhere north of 80%.

[Fatfudd]

Well it sounds like a good anvil for a bench top. Your pics are just about the same size as the thumbnails so I can't really see anything.If you are looking for something more definitive we'll need better pics. Bench tops don't usually get beat up too bad and I wouldn't imagine you are intending to do much damage so depending on the price it seems OK.

[PeteH]

Sorry about the photos... I'm not used to re-sizing images, and most of the forums I'm on, require "e-mail" or "bestweb" size. I guess I missed. Let's see whether I can do better, without spreading it out too much.. BTW, you're right, the thing has very little wear evident. Still looking for a more realistic size, 100-150 lbs, for serious work; I know there are plenty around, but I keep hoping for a bargain. Or at least not a hosing. Pics:

[Fatfudd]

That looks like a very nice little anvil. It seems like I keep seeing reasonable deals on larger anvils in the New Jersey area so you shouldn't have too much of a problem finding one.
Of course I saying "reasonable" as compared to NM where they try to skin you alive for anvils. Pay attention to the tailgating section on this website and I'm sure something will come along.