utaholdiron Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I bought this anvil recently for $100. The only markings I could find were the three stamped symbols on the front foot and the 0-3-0 on the side. Any help is greatly appreciated. The anvil has very good ring and rebound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOblacksmith0530 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 84 lb English pattern anvil, I can't help you more than that without some other markings. Maybe some others can do better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieforge Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hi utaholdiron, Based on unique shape of the legs, and the steeper angle of the heel underside, I would say it looks like a Wilkinsons. You can see some photos of my Wilkinsons, to see what I am talking about:http://www.iforgeiro...9179-lucky-day/ However, my Wilkinsons does not have the stars stamped in the front (below the horn). Also, yours does not appear to have the Wilkinsons name and other markings stamped in the side, as mine does. Is there any way you could post larger photos? All the best Markus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I figured the stars were added by a previous owner myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 As a rule I hate posted pictures that haven't been re-sized, but in this case it may show some faint markings so here goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOblacksmith0530 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 There are some interesting short straight lines under the 3 in the middle of the woodpecker marks on the first picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 I can't see what you're referring to, all I see is a faint image of The Virgin Mary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieforge Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'm going to say it's a Wilkinsons. In your enlarged photos (thanks for posting) it looks like there may have been some writing on the right side (assuming horn is the 'front') however it is too marked up from use to tell. And, those legs... again I am no anvil expert, but Wilkinsons are the only ones I have seen with that style. This may not be a diagnostic feature, but I think it might be... sort of like Peter Wrights have the flat parts on the front and back. How does the anvil ring? Can you describe the sound? Regards, Markus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Markus, the ring is high-pitched, almost hurts my ears if I tap a hammer on the horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieforge Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Is it long or short? Like a pinnnnnnnnnggggggg or pink or tink or ... ? What if you tap on the heel? Markus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 I would say the sound is short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieforge Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 The same way I'd describe the ring on my Wilkinsons. Chances are good that's what you have, based on appearance and sound. Maybe some wire brushing on the side will reveal some more markings? Markus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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