I bought this Stake anvil today because I thought the price was right.

It measures 18.5'' tall and 15'' long on the working surface. 

It looks to be quite old and forged. It looks to have a steel face welded onto the body.

Can anyone tell me what it is worth, and and anything else useful?

Thank you

Yes, it is forged.  Handy set up as a small anvil near your bigger one.  Probably made between 50 to 200 years ago.  Value: Whatever you think it is worth.  I have paid from $20 to $150 for these, pretty much based on size and weight.

 

The only ones that have commanded a premium are ones that are in great condition, and had some kind of historical markings on them.

Yeah, they seem to be going for around $150 or perhaps as much as $250 for one in really nice condition. They seem to appeal to smiths that work armour or other small stuff and the also favor mounting them in stumps to get them at a convenient working height. I see them on occasion on eBay and the prices are all over the place there.

Thanks for the Info,

I think I did Ok with this one.

 

Check out this one matchless is selling

$450 and still not finished

 

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Just be careful not to compare your stake to that one.  It has historical markings, is much more decorative, and comes from a known collection that was featured in a book.  Your stake is a good user stake, and has appeal to collectors of these.  I am sure that you did fine with your purchase.  And if you like it, that is all that counts.