Hi guys. I've been reading for a while and decided to post looking for a bit of help. I found this anvil locally, but the owner says it has no markings. Anyone have an idea of what make it might be?

BTW, thie site is great. Lots of great information here, and thanks to everyone to is willing to post and help out us less knowledgeable folks.





Thanks,
Chad

Look at the front of the foot for stampings and under the base for the shape of the indentation. It looks like a Hay Budden to me but it can be one of a few different brands.

Probably a Hay Budden, they are good quality anvils. That anvil is in A- condition. It is easily worth 2 dollars a pound in the USA.

Thanks for the quick feedback. The seller says its 300 lbs. and asking price is $400. Sounds like its too good to pass up. I am going to get a look at it tonight or tomorrow morning. I will post if Ifind any markings or indent shape.

Thanks again,
Chad

Is there an indented handling hole under the horn, in the waist? Is there a number stamped next to the hole. If so, it is probably a Hay-Budden.

Welcome aboard Chad, glad to have you. I'd say that's a good buy in the shape it's in.

Frosty the Lucky.

Well, someone snuck in before I did and picked it up. I'll have to monitor here to see if it was anyone from the board. Hopefully it will be used well.

Thanks again for the info guys.

-Chad

Chad,

One of the first rules of buying anvils is if you take time to post questions you just might miss out.

I called about a 150# Fisher a couple of weeks ago and the seller's wife said someone was coming to buy it at 1:00. I got there at 12:30.....

Spend some time researching anvils so you are educated and can make a quick decision.

Also, get a 1" ball bearing so you can do a drop test. Both of my Fishers rebound 90%.

Good luck finding an anvil!!

BrIan

And a picture of the base with the anvil turned upside down---or tipped onto the horn or heel can often identify an HB from a Trenton or A&H.