Roy Wagahuski Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 In short... I'm a hopeful new blacksmith and finally sourced an anvil locally. The seller can tell me nothing about it. Anyone here recognize this? '> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 It looks old, and it appears to be English by its outline. Sayings and Cornpone "Did you put the cat out?" "I didn't know it was on fire." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foundryman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 It looks to have English pattern feet, which I think would imply that it's wrought iron construction but i may be corrected by someone more knowledgeable than myself. There's a plaque below the heel that might hold some information once cleaned up, I've never seen an anvil with a plaque there before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Welcome aboard, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised at how many IFI folk live within visiting distance. Though I cant say what it's maker was your anvil looks to be in good shape, nice edges flat face and no obvious dings. A little brushing and some hot steel and hammer work and she'll be a fine tool. Nice score. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Wagahuski Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Welcome aboard, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised at how many IFI folk live within visiting distance. Though I cant say what it's maker was your anvil looks to be in good shape, nice edges flat face and no obvious dings. A little brushing and some hot steel and hammer work and she'll be a fine tool. Nice score. Frosty The Lucky. Hello from anchorage, alaska. Actually, I've not yet acquired the anvil. Still fishing for an I.D. and/or professional opinions first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knots Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Test the rebound. Listen fo the ring . Good rebound and ring reel it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 The face is the "soul" of an anvil; it pretty much doesn't matter what the rest of it looks like as long as the face is hard, thick and not too banged up. Look into the ball bearing test; if you get good results it's a good one! Also as mentioned it's a type that should ring when tapped with a hammer. The plaque looks typical of being an asset tag put on by a previous owner---generally a large company or even the militaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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