filo Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I scored an anvil that has two very small prichard holes, approx .375", 150# max no step and a much wider horn than my Trenton. It does have a Hardy hole. Centaour forge Germany. When I find my digital cam I will post image Is this a ferrier tool? Thank you very much Filo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Post photos of the anvil. Top, all sides, bottom, and any identifying marks. It will go a long way in the identification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filo Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Well it was Sweden not Germany, and Centaur not Centaour, sorry. Is ther a Burlington WI.? Thanks Again Filo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkriv Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 This anvil was sold by Centaur Forge in Burlington WI. Made in Sweden by Kohlswa. My 1st anvil was a 100# Kohlswa with the Kohlswa name on it, not Centaur. It was a good lil anvil but there was a batch of these Centaur ones that were a bit on the soft side. Not all, just the one batch as I have heard it. The face on yours looks great so I expect it is one of the good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filo Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Thank You very much!! It is good to have the history. Now I really do some diggin' for DATA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 In 1960 when the Swedish-American Steel Co. stopped importing Kohlswa anvils, Centaur Forge added them to their product line. Centaur had Kohlswa start producing a Farriers Anvil to Centaurs design and with Centaurs name on it, it was a 125 lb anvil. In the 1980's smiths who purchased these anvils started complaining that the faces were soft and Centaur discontinued the Kohlswa Anvils in 1990. They still have anvils made in Europe but now from Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 And yes that shape and the two pritchels does seem to indicate a farrier's anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I have a farrier's anvil very similar in shape, though definitly not the same maker. It has a stamped diamond and some writing on it, that's all I can make out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Nick, the only anvil with a Diamond shaped stamp I can find in Anvils in America is a Trenton, The diamond is longer side to side than up and down and has the word Trenton stamped inside the diamond. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Or sometimes TreXton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashand Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Well it was Sweden not Germany, and Centaur not Centaour, sorry. Is ther a Burlington WI.? Thanks Again Filo Nice Anvil you have. I have the same exact anvil in new condition. My Dad just gave it to me after many years of asking for it. This one has this casted in: CENTAUR Burlington WISO COMPANY MADE IN SWEDEN M2066 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Welcome aboard Rashand, glad to have you. Nice score, be sure to make your Father something nice on your new anvil, maybe lots of somethings nice. One good thing about parents and relatives, they're good places to gift practice pieces. It's not like they can say no, that's really hideous, get it awaaaaaay from me! If you'll click "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location it can make a big difference. IFI is represented by members from more than 50 countries and a lot of info is location specific. Also if local folk know you're around they can invite you to gatherings, tip you to tool deals and offer hands on help. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 The small side projection is for making heel clips, as explained to me by a farrier who I purchased an anvil, and forge from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny O Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I have a similar anvil . So you say the face is softer than standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Do the ball bearing test and compare your results to other examples. IIRC anvilfire has a list online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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