Nick Esposito Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Is this a real antique anvil, or a long lost cast iron boat anchor? the guy claims he found it while metal detecting. more pics with link. FOR SALE, ANTIQUE (VERY VERY OLD) ANVIL. I DUG THIS UP WHILE METAL DETECTING BACK IN 1980, 8 INCHS LONG 3 INCHS TALL IT IS PAINTED BLACK TO STOP THE RUST CASH ONLY, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsepushthepopulace Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Only way to find out is to spark test it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Rather small..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazz Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Jewelers and other metalsmiths had anvils like this in their shops. I have a couple, one that is much smaller and another that is closer to that size. The ones I have however have a tapered spike for a base and were meant to mounted in a wood or steel block base. That one is quite rough but the face and horn will probably clean up okay. It would be good for small stuff, especially non ferrous metals like copper and silver (think jewelry sized stuff). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewayforge Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Might have been a private shop's build. It would take a bit of effort, but you could produce one of those in a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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