JCHarris Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I put up a Craiglist ad looking for anvils about a month ago and was contacted by a woman a few hours away with a Swedish anvil. I've attached the pictures I've recieved. Can you guys help me with identifying this anvil and approximately what it is worth? I haven't recieved an asking price yet but if its a decent anvil I want to go into the haggling with as much information as possible. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Its a good one cast steel not sure of the make but most of the older Swedish anvils were very good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Definitely a good anvil- 260lbs and looks really clean. I can't read the markings but it looks like a Soderfors cast steel. Considered to be one of the best anvils made. If you can get it for less than $750 you will have a great score. They seem to usually go for more than $3/lb when they are that large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 In the last pic you can see the name. It's Paragon and under that you can read Soderfors. Here is a section of the picture with the colors desaturated and the contrast adjusted to accentuate the lettering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsepushthepopulace Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I would give up a kidney for that anvil, 260lbs, sweedish Soderfors, in MINT condition mind you... You're talking about the best of the best there... easily get $3 to $4 a pound if not more on the flea bay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 If it's close, you'd be silly to pass it up if you can get it for under $500. If they want over $500, I'd have to think about it a bit. It's a top-of-the-line cast steel anvil. It's a great weight for all-around smithing no matter how much you might grow in your aspirations. It's not too big to be difficult to move should you relocate. It's in unused condition, and a new anvil of similar weight would run you at least $600 plus shipping. Do you need it? Do you have the extra cash to spend on it? I would certainly feel good to offer her $300 as a starting offer. If she asks for more, you really don't have much to argue the price down with because the condition of the anvil is fantastic. If you can get it for less than $3/lb, you're doing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 looks like it made it to Craigslist- Available to everyone, still seems reasonable to me not a great deal but an ok one for the size and price. http://houston.craigslist.org/tls/3561780903.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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