utaholdiron Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 There are no markings that I can see anywhere on the body or feet of this anvil. It does have the number one (1) stamped into one side. The underside is flat, with no markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 It's a nice one, hehe........It reminds me of a Columbian.....Are there handling holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Note that showing the dimensions pretty much tells us nothing while showing the anvil from other sides might tell us a lot. (like handling holes, markings on the feet, base clues----early HB's have a very thin wall around their hourglass indentation that often is worn almost flat.) What is the ring like? Was the pritchel punched or drilled? Is the underside of the heel smooth or ripply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Roy Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 It looks like a Hay Budden generally. The identity would be on the side not shown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thomas Powers, you're right, here's some more pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 The above pictures are: 1. side view 2. back foot 3. underside 4. front foot 5. front foot 6. under horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The seam under the horn and heel and flashing on the bottom would indicate it is cast. Does it ring or go thud when struck? The waist looks to be skinnier than the face which if memory serves me correct indicates it is from Sweden and if it rings would be cast steel. If it thuds that would be cast iron. Its appears to have too nice of a shape and finish to be a cast iron ASO. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The seam under the horn and heel and flashing on the bottom would indicate it is cast. Does it ring or go thud when struck? The waist looks to be skinnier than the face which if memory serves me correct indicates it is from Sweden and if it rings would be cast steel. If it thuds that would be cast iron. Its appears to have too nice of a shape and finish to be a cast iron ASO. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 OOPS. :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 The anvil has a nice ring to it, unlike the thud you hear with a cast iron ASO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Nearly identical to a columbian but no cast in brand marks.....If it ain't cast steel I'll eat my hat.... ;) ...what does it weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Around mid 20s Columbian imported from Sweden. Either way looks like a great anvil to work on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 It weighs around 200 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I see a 2 on the base in the Photo #1....But I'm still no help to ya.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadapples Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Try to wire brush with soap and water to get it clean all over. Then cover it with flour or chalk- the flour/ chalk will stick in any depression and when you wipe it off it may show more markings that are not realy visable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 LoneForge, it looks like a 2 in the photo, but I just went and looked at the anvil on that side and it's more like an irregular circle and not a marking. I'm 99% convinced the anvil is a Columbian cast steel, from the mold seam and no visible top plate welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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