utaholdiron Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I recently bought a 140# Vulcan anvil. I was impressed by its overall good condition, but was surprised to find a partial paper sticker still attached to the body of the anvil. The word "Illinois" can be seen on the sticker and since Vulcan anvils were made by "Illinois Iron & Bolt Co.", I believe the paper sticker would have been attached to the anvil when it was first sold. Just thought it was interesting and by the way, the lady I bought it from was not the original owner of the anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDeck Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 That IS a rare survivor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utaholdiron Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Illinois Iron and Bolt Co., Carpentersville, Illinois manufactured Vulcan anvils with arm and hammer logo from about 1875 until about 1969*.Looking closely at the paper label remnant I can make out "CARPENTERSVILLE". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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