frederick Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hello, Newbie here, not a smith by any means. My father left this anvil in my garage and I was wondering if I should keep it or sell it. Not sure about its value or worth. The thing looks prettier but it has no use at all. Sad... I looked and couldn't find a date stamp on it. I assume it is a common type anvil? Could someone tell me more based on the pictures. I hammered on the center plate and I got a nice ring with bouncy return about 6 or 7 inches, like a rubber mallet. I would like to sell it to someone who could put it to good use. I apologize in advance if the answer is too obvious (faq, etc.) send me the link otherwise. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 You have a farrier's anvil, the guy that shoes horses. They are good anvils from all the report that I have heard. Made in Bossier City, LA but are heat treated here in Longview, TX. They make several sizes and both in the farrier style, like this one, and in a blacksmith 'London' pattern. Looks new and should go for a nice price. I think their web site is emerson.com but I know I have done a google search and found them. I would check their site and price it a little under a new one. Or contact the LAMA group and let them know it is available. I know of a few farriers in that group. BTW, where are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 It's a Farrier's anvil and looks in great condition, I'd check with the local farriers. Price depends quite a bit on location; but you might compare it to new ones at the centaur forge website to get the top end. Not really a suggested design for blacksmithing save for light ornamental work as the sweet spot the area of the face where there is metal all the way down to the stump doesn't exist! As that anvil has been designed to make it easy to carry around from place to place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frederick Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'm in CA in the OC (orange county) I will check the LAMA group and emerson.com as you suggested. No sentimental value on this one I gather... I was hoping to hear that it goes back to the civil war and I could sell it to a museum. I suppose it's only a few years old... Thank you for your input and steering me in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 You mean WAR is CIVIL??? That is going to make someone VERY HAPPY. That someone should be you!! Enjoy the journey, we all have the same destination. :) :) Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Quite young as far as anvils go. I have a bunch of anvils myself and nothing that young! I often use blacksmithing tools that predate the American Civil war; some by as much as a century! Anvils are not generally considered old until you get back to the American Revolutionary period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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